If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be representing India across four continents—standing as the country’s Chief Delegate at JCI (Junior Chamber International) global conferences in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific—I might have smiled and politely changed the subject.
If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be representing India across four continents—standing as the country’s Chief Delegate at JCI (Junior Chamber International) global conferences in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific—I might have smiled and politely changed the subject.
But here I am—grateful, grounded, and proud—as the youngest Indian to complete the JCI Grand Slam. From the Area Conferences in Honduras (Americas), South Africa (Africa & Middle East), Denmark (Europe), and Mongolia (Asia Pacific), to the JCI World Congress, I’ve had the honour of carrying the Indian flag to some of the world’s most influential youth diplomacy stages. I was also humbled to serve as India’s Chief Delegate at two of these milestones—in Honduras and South Africa.
These moments didn’t just happen. They were built—brick by brick—on a foundation far older than any of these titles: my education at SP Jain School of Global Management.
Becoming a Global Citizen—From Day One
I still remember stepping into the classroom on my first day at SP Jain Global’s Singapore campus—a little nervous, very curious, and hungry to explore. What followed was not just an education, but a transformation.
Over the years, the classroom kept evolving—from Singapore to Dubai to Sydney, each city adding its own flavor to my Global BBA journey. But more than the stamp on my degree, it was the shift in my worldview that shaped me.
Learning in these culturally diverse hubs taught me how to lead with empathy, how to listen without prejudice, and how to express myself on global platforms without losing my roots. These experiences planted the seeds for everything I would later do—not just as a student, but as a youth leader.
Representing India on the Global JCI Stage
Through my work with Junior Chamber International, I’ve had the privilege to engage in real conversations that matter—on youth empowerment, sustainable development, and cross-border collaboration.
Each stage was different, but the mission was the same: to represent India with dignity, purpose, and vision. In Mongolia, during the United Nations Simulation, I was deeply honoured to receive the Best Country Delegate Award. But more than the award, what stayed with me was the surreal realisation that my words—shaped by Indian thought, rooted in dharma, compassion, and harmony—resonated with a truly global audience. It reminded me that when you speak from a place of integrity and culture, the world listens.
Giving Back to the Institution That Shaped Me
Even today, SP Jain Global continues to stand by me. From visa referrals to global endorsements, the trust and backing I receive from the university has been unwavering. And I do my best to give back—whether it’s by mentoring future students, assisting in global outreach, or proudly representing the institution wherever I go.
To me, SP Jain Global didn’t just educate me—it invested in me. And every time I meet a young dreamer wondering if their story matters, I try to pay that investment forward.
The Road Ahead
As I continue on this path of youth diplomacy and development, my purpose has become clearer: to build bridges—not just between nations, but between generations, ideas, and aspirations.
I want young Indians to believe that their dreams are not limited by geography, that they can carry their culture proudly into global rooms, and that their voices matter.
Because in the end, being a global citizen isn’t about where you go—it’s about who you become along the way.
And for me, that journey began at SP Jain Global.
About the Author
At 24 years old, Tushar Tayal is already a hometown hero in Tezpur, Assam. His incredible achievements have earned in him a spot in several publications, and in many ways his journey in diplomacy and development has only just begun.
Tushar completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (2023) with us and credits the multi-city learning approach for the transformation in his worldview, and contributing to his development as a youth leader.
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