Mohit Raj

Mohit Raj is co-founder at Project Second Chance, a prison reform initiative that empowers incarcerated youth to become agents of change within the justice system. He has incubated more than 10 projects that challenge conventional thinking around rehabilitation and reintegration for people in prisons. Mohit was part of the 2020–21 cohort of the Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University, and has been recognised as a changemaker for his work and advocacy.

Articles by Mohit Raj

Social Justice

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July 31, 2026

Prison reform begins where apathy ends

Prison reform in India is often siloed. Meaningful action for rehabilitation and reintegration needs sustained advocacy, funding, and spaces for co-learning.

by Mohit Raj, Rishabh Lalani | 8 min read