CWC observed that Bhima Sangha members who had crossed the age of 18 were not ready to give up a membership that had defined their very essence all through their adolescence. They were now at the threshold of their adult lives and felt that they needed new inputs to make that a success. For CWC too, there was pressure to find an alternative forum that could carry the momentum of the Sangha forward through retelling of organizational memory of struggle on one hand and on the other day-to-day support to the new children’s panchayat. It was within this context that 1997 also saw the creation of the Namma Sabha, a union of young artisans and workers. It is proposed that after the members of Bhima Sangha turn 18 years old; they can opt for the membership of Namma Sabha. This new forum or organisation is concerned with strengthening the professional base of its members in order to revive traditional and skill based occupation. It aims to reinforce a child-centred development model by playing a supporting role to Bhima Sangha and to Makkala Panchayat. It also acts as the bridge between Makkala Panchayat and the Formal Panchayats. Presently, some of the Namma Sabha members have also created a political space for themselves and intend playing an active role in the local governments and in mainstream politics.