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The Prize Distribution Function of the 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 for Kendriya Vidyalayas was held today at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), presided over the function as Chief Guest and distributed prizes to Kendriya Vidyalayas and students for their meritorious performance.
In her address, she congratulated children for their fine display of parliamentary procedures, stating that they are not only the future of the country but also the future leaders.
She also administered the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Pledge to all attendees, inspiring them to adopt healthy lifestyles to save the environment.
Shri K.N. Srivastava, Director, India International Centre, attended the function as Guest of Honour and in his address emphasised that values learnt at an early age nurture leaders of the future.
Ms. Chandana Mandal, Additional Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, also addressed the gathering and appreciated the Youth Parliament Competition for contributing to the holistic development of children.
Earlier, Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, welcomed the dignitaries and participants, encouraging students to embrace and promote the practices of Parliamentary proceedings, while emphasising the importance of youth in the realisation of our national goals and highlighting the role of the Youth Parliament programme in nurturing leadership and democratic values among students.
This year, the Competition was held among 175 Kendriya Vidyalayas across 25 regions, with regional winners competing at the Zonal / National levels.
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Running Parliamentary Shield and the National Trophy for standing first at the National Level in the 35th Competition was awarded to Kendriya Vidyalaya, ONGC Srikona (Silchar Region, East Zone). On this occasion, the winning school presented a repeat performance of their Youth Parliament sitting, which was highly appreciated by the gathering.
Besides, Zonal Winner Trophies were awarded to the following Kendriya Vidyalayas:
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathua (Jammu Region) - North Zone
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 AFS, Chakeri, Kanpur (Lucknow Region) - Central Zone
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mathura Cantt (Agra Region) - West Zone
PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Sagar (Jabalpur Region) - South Zone
Further, Regional Winner Trophies were awarded to 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas across different regions:
PM Shri KV No.1 Shahibaug - Ahmedabad Region
PM Shri KV No.2 Belagavi Cantt - Bengaluru Region
PM Shri KV No.1 Indore - Bhopal Region
PM Shri KV No.1 Bhubaneswar (1st Shift) - Bhubaneswar Region
KV No.2 DMW Patiala - Chandigarh Region
PM Shri KV Coimbatore - Chennai Region
PM Shri KV ITBP - Dehradun Region
Dr. Rajendra Prasad KV - Delhi Region
PM Shri KV INS Dronacharya - Ernakulam Region
PM Shri KV Hamirpur - Gurugram Region
PM Shri KV Misa Cantt - Guwahati Region
PM Shri KV No.2 Srivijayanagar - Hyderabad Region
PM Shri KV No.1 Udaipur - Jaipur Region
PM Shri KV No.1 IIT Kharagpur - Kolkata Region
KV No.1 Dehu Road - Mumbai Region
PM Shri KV Jamalpur - Patna Region
PM Shri KV BMY Bhilai - Raipur Region
PM Shri KV Ranchi CRPF - Ranchi Region
PM Shri KV No.2 Itanagar - Tinsukia Region
PM Shri KV AFS Manauri, Prayagraj - Varanasi Region
Shri A.B. Acharya, Director, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, delivered the Vote of Thanks, appreciating the contributions of all schools, officials, and agencies in the successful conduct of the Competition.
