Young author and eloquent speaker, Reshel Bretny Fernandes, has earned national acclaim after receiving a personal letter of appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her groundbreaking book, “Bharat at 2047 – Role of Youth.”
At a remarkably young age, Reshel has emerged as a powerful voice in youth-led nation-building. Her book, which envisions India’s future through the lens of youth empowerment, stands out as the first of its kind written by a young Indian author. The book charts a powerful vision of how today’s youth can become the architects of a vibrant and inclusive India by the time the nation celebrates its centenary of freedom.
With numerous achievements in writing and public speaking, this honor from the Prime Minister serves as a powerful milestone in Reshel’s rise as a voice of India’s youth and a force for positive transformation. In Reshel’s journey lies a timeless truth, it’s not age, but intent and action, that define one’s contribution to the nation.
Born on October 30, 2002, in Surathkal, Mangaluru, Reshel Bretny Fernandes is the daughter of educators Mr. Ronald and Mrs. Nancy Fernandes. A prolific writer and orator, she has earned over 150 accolades at international, national, state, and institutional levels in the field of literature. Academically, she holds a B.A. in Hindi from Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, a B.A. in History, Economics, and Political Science from Sri Mahaveera College, and is currently pursuing an LL.B. at SDM Law College, Mangaluru. Reshel also ranked 7th in the state and 1st in her district in the PU Arts stream. Her passion for public policy is reflected in her interest in Public Administration and in her active volunteering with Disha Bharat and Samartha Bharata. She has also published 10 scholarly articles in national and international journals.
Building on her deep engagement with national issues and youth empowerment, Reshel’s recent book, “Bharat@2047 – Role of Youth,” is more than just a publication, it’s a visionary roadmap for how India’s young generation can drive meaningful change in the years leading up to the nation’s centenary of independence. With clarity, conviction, and youthful insight, she urges readers to reimagine India’s future through action and responsibility.
The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/8197680868
