About the National Youth Parliament Competition
Organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for the past 29 years, the Youth Parliament Competition aims to inculcate democratic values, self-discipline, tolerance, and oratory skills among students. The 26th edition, conducted during 2024-25, involved 88 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across eight regions of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
The program familiarizes students with parliamentary practices, techniques of debate, leadership skills, and public speaking, nurturing confident and informed future citizens.
Winners and Regional Merit Awards
The Running Parliamentary Shield and Trophy for first place has been awarded to PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Suratgarh, Sriganganagar-II, Rajasthan (Jaipur Region). Additionally, merit trophies will be presented to seven regional top-performing Vidyalayas:
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Valsad, Gujarat (Pune Region)
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow Region)
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (Chandigarh Region)
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Birbhum, West Bengal (Patna Region)
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Golghat, Assam (Shillong Region)
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Medak, Telangana (Hyderabad Region)
- PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh (Bhopal Region)
Significance of the Scheme
The Youth Parliament Competition seeks to empower students with knowledge of parliamentary democracy and practices, fostering leadership and the ability to engage in constructive debate. By participating, students gain insights into governance, legislative processes, and civic responsibility, preparing them for active participation in nation-building.
The competition not only rewards scholastic excellence but also instills confidence, teamwork, and the art of effective communication among young leaders.