The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is organizing the Prize Distribution function of 55^th Youth Parliament Competition 2022-23 for Schools under Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and NDMC on 21^st July, 2023 in the Parliament Complex, New Delhi.

Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice; Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture will preside over the function and distribute the prizes. On this occasion, the students of School of Excellence, Kalkaji, Delhi which stood first in the 55^th Youth Parliament Competition, 2022-23 for schools under Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and NDMC will present a repeat performance of their "Youth Parliament" sitting. 

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been organising Youth Parliament Competitions for schools in the National Capital Territory of Delhi for the past 57 years. Under the scheme of Youth Parliament Competition for schools under Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and NDMC, the 55^th Competition in the series was organized during 2022-23 among 39 schools in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

The Youth Parliament Scheme aims at inculcating among the younger generations the spirit of self-discipline, tolerance of diverse opinion, righteous expression of views and other virtues of a democratic way of life. Besides, the scheme also acquaints the students with the practices and procedures of Parliament, techniques of discussion and debate and develops in them self-confidence, quality of leadership and the art and skill of effective oratory.

Running Parliamentary Shield and Trophy for standing first in the Competition will be awarded to School of Excellence, Kalkaji, Delhi. Besides, merit trophies will also be awarded to 10 schools for meritorious performance in the competition.

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