Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is organizing the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament with an aim to connect young individuals with politics and public policy, fostering their engagement in governance and nation-building.
About Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025
- For the first time since COVID-19, all District Nodal Rounds (300) were conducted in person, ensuring greater participation and direct engagement.
- Over 75,000 young people from every State/UT submitted their video entries through the MY Bharat portal
- The entire selection process was conducted digitally.
It is structured into three key stages
District Nodal Rounds:
- The discussion on One Nation, One Election reached every town and village through massive dialogues held at 300 district nodes.
- To qualify, candidates uploaded a 1-minute video answering the question: “What does Viksit Bharat mean to you?”
State Rounds:
- It was held in over 17 State assemblies and other government establishments
- These rounds marked a historic milestone in bridging the gap between youth and governance.
- Sessions were presided over by State Speakers and Governors, lending credibility and significance to youth discussions.
National Round:
- The top 3 candidates from each State/UT (totaling 108 youth) have been selected to participate at the national level.
- Participants engaged in high-level discussions and activities, including
- Question Hour: Focused on One Nation, One Election and Viksit Bharat and culminated in a resolution.
- Masterclass: It was conducted by a senior Member of Parliament for equipping youth with essential oratory and leadership skills.
- Parliamentary Experience: Candidates attended sessions in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for firsthand exposure to governance.
- PM Sangrahalaya Visit: It provided insights into India’s political journey and leadership stories.
- Awards Ceremony: Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Awards and National Youth Awards will be conferred.