Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal gave away the prizes to the winners of the 33rd National Youth Parliament Competition, 2022-23 at a function held in New Delhi yesterday. Nehru Running Shield” and Trophy for standing first in the competition was given to  Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Besides, Zonal winner trophies were also awarded to four Kendriya Vidyalayas for standing first at the Zonal Level in the competition.

During the programme, Mr. Meghwal held an interactive session with the students. He exhorted the students to learn and adopt the democratic values and ethics of democracy and devote themselves to promoting harmony and tradition in this largest democratic country in the world. The Minister also administered the “Life Pledge” to all the attendees of the function for Healthy Lifestyle to Save the Environment. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Gudey Srinivas encouraged the students to inculcate and popularise the practices and process of Parliamentary proceedings.

Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Nidhi Pandey said that the National Youth Parliament competition plays a vital role in making youths aware of our great democratic values, and traditions to strengthen democracy.