The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament marks a transformation from the Traditional Youth Parliament with the vision to prepare a new generation of dynamic, solution-oriented, and policy-aware youth leaders.

The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament was conducted at three levels. District level rounds were conducted at district nodes. State level programmes were conducted at 17 State assemblies and remaining 18 in other government establishments, these rounds marked a historic milestone in bridging the gap between youth and governance. Sessions were presided over by State Speakers lending significance to youth discussions.

Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament also marks a shift during the programme at national round, where unlike the previous editions when only the state champions had an opportunity to share Page 1 of 2 their ideas. Top 3 candidates from each State/UT (totalling 105 youth) participated and engaged in high-level discussions and activities, which includes opening remarks, Question Hour during Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament focused on One Nation, One Election. Viksit Bharat, Master Class was taken by policy experts and thereafter short discussion among participants.

Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament is a programme which is engaging youth through these sessions they have come to know about the vision and goal of Parliament functioning which is actually preparing them with the larger mission of Viksit Bharat 2047. These youth through participating in session come closer to the vision goals of Viksit Bharat 2047

The No of Youth participated in Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament at · District level: 29145 · State level: 2830 · National level: 105

The themes were chosen broadly to encourage wider youth engagement in public life, in line with the broader national vision of fostering greater participation of young people from diverse, non-political backgrounds in the democratic process, contributing to the overall vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The young participants in the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament from all States and Union Territories came from varied linguistic, social, and geographical backgrounds, bringing with them a diverse range of opinions, experiences, and ideas which showcased the rich diversity of youth perspectives across the country. Through Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, the participants got a formal platform to deliberate on national issues, interact with policymakers, and contribute meaningfully to India's developmental journey.

This information was given by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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Pawan Singh Faujdar

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