Guwahati: Sukanya Sonowal, a final-year B.Tech student from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), has brought global acclaim to Assam by securing a leadership position in the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN).
The 23-year-old from Lakhimpur will serve as Lead – Communications and Public Relations for the 2025–2027 term.
CYPAN, a youth-led initiative supported by the Commonwealth Secretariat, operates across 56 member nations to promote peace, respect, and understanding while countering violent extremism.
Sonowal’s appointment came through a nomination by Think India, a national platform fostering youth leadership.
In her role, she will drive communications strategy and policy outreach for the organisation.
A Biosciences and Bioengineering student, Sonowal has demonstrated outstanding leadership and initiative during her academic tenure.
She served as Head of Media and Branding for ‘Techniche’, IITG’s flagship techno-management festival, and co-founded ‘STEMvibe’, a national initiative redefining STEM education in India.
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Her other achievements include spearheading ‘The Integral Cup’, India’s largest undergraduate Integration Bee, spanning 19 premier institutions such as IITs and IISc, with a prize pool of Rs. 2.5 lakh.
Daughter of Dr. Tikendra Sonowal, a Veterinary Officer and Cattle Development Officer in Lakhimpur, Sukanya’s rise from Northeast India to a global leadership platform reflects the growing prominence of the region in international youth movements.
Sonowal’s story is a shining example of how vision, determination, and community-driven leadership can break barriers, inspiring not only Assam but also young changemakers across India.
