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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:

1. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathua (Jammu Region) – North Zone
2. PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 AFS, Chakeri, Kanpur (Lucknow Region) – Central Zone
3. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mathura Cantt (Agra Region) – West Zone
4. PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Sagar (Jabalpur Region) – South Zone

Further, Regional Winner Trophies were awarded to 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas across different regions:

1. 1. PM Shri KV No.1 Shahibaug – Ahmedabad Region
   2. PM Shri KV No.2 Belagavi Cantt – Bengaluru Region
   3. PM Shri KV No.1 Indore – Bhopal Region
   4. PM Shri KV No.1 Bhubaneswar (1st Shift) – Bhubaneswar Region
   5. KV No.2 DMW Patiala – Chandigarh Region
   6. PM Shri KV Coimbatore – Chennai Region
   7. PM Shri KV ITBP – Dehradun Region
   8. Dr. Rajendra Prasad KV – Delhi Region
   9. PM Shri KV INS Dronacharya – Ernakulam Region
   10. PM Shri KV Hamirpur – Gurugram Region
   11. PM Shri KV Misa Cantt – Guwahati Region
   12. PM Shri KV No.2 Srivijayanagar – Hyderabad Region
   13. PM Shri KV No.1 Udaipur – Jaipur Region
   14. PM Shri KV No.1 IIT Kharagpur – Kolkata Region
   15. KV No.1 Dehu Road – Mumbai Region
   16. PM Shri KV Jamalpur – Patna Region
   17. PM Shri KV BMY Bhilai – Raipur Region
   18. PM Shri KV Ranchi CRPF – Ranchi Region
   19. PM Shri KV No.2 Itanagar – Tinsukia Region
   20. 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.

 

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