Lok Sabha Question No. 201 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-15
Subject: Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dr. Hemang Joshi, Shri Anup Sanjay Dhotre

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Youth Affairs

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. *201 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2025

Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament

*201. SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE: DR. HEMANG JOSHI:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  rationale  behind  chosing  the  themes  "One  Nation,  One Election" and "Viksit Bharat" for discussion under the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 initiative;
- (b) the manner in which the Youth Parliament initiative represents a shift from the traditional Youth Parliament model to a participatory model;
- (c) the manner  in  which  the Viksit  Bharat  Youth  Parliament contributes to the broader mission of Viksit Bharat @2047;
- (d) the manner in which the participation of youth from all the States and Union Territories  reflected  the  diverse  prospectives  of  India's youth; and
- (e) the role envisioned by the Government in engaging the youth with politics,  policy  making  and  governance  through  the  said  initiative along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS [DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA]

(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *201 FOR 15.12.2025 REGARDING  VIKSIT  BHARAT  YOUTH  PARLIAMENT  ASKED  BY HON'BLE MPs SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE &  DR. HEMANG JOSHI.

(a)  The  themes  were  chosen  broadly  to  encourage  wider  youth engagement in public life, in line with the broader national vision of fostering  greater  participation  of  young  people  from  diverse,  nonpolitical backgrounds in the democratic process, contributing to the overall vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

(b) & (c) The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament represents a transformation from the earlier National Youth Parliament Festival, aligned with the vision of preparing a new generation of dynamic, solution-oriented  and  policy-aware  youth  leaders.  The  programme was  conducted  at  three  levels.  District-level  rounds  were  held  at designated  district  nodes,  followed  by  State-level  programmes organised  in  17  State  Legislative  Assemblies  and  in  government establishments  in  the  remaining  18  States/UTs.  These  State-level rounds  marked  a  significant  step  in  strengthening  the  interface between youth and governance, with several sessions presided over by the respective State Assembly Speakers, thereby adding institutional credibility to the deliberations.

At the National Level, the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament introduced a key shift from previous editions. Earlier, only the State champion could present his or her ideas while the remaining two participants attended as part of the audience. Under the re-envisioned format, the top three candidates from each State and Union Territory participated  fully  in  the  national  programme.  They  engaged  in  a series  of  structured  discussions  and  thematic  activities  including opening  remarks,  a  Question  Hour  centred  on  'One  Nation,  One Election' and 'Viksit Bharat', a Master Class by policy experts, and a short discussion among participants.

(d) The young participants in the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament from all States and Union Territories came from varied linguistic, social, and geographical backgrounds, bringing with them a diverse range of opinions, experiences, and ideas which showcased the rich diversity of youth perspectives across the country.

(e) The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) provides structured capacity-building opportunities for participating youth at all stages of the programme. At the district and State levels, participants engage in moderated parliamentary simulations that strengthen their understanding  of  legislative  procedures,  public  policy  issues  and structured debate. At the National Round, the top three participants from each State/UT undergo an intensive engagement that includes opening remarks, a themed Question Hour, a Master Class by policy experts, and guided discussions on contemporary national priorities. This  ensured  greater  inclusivity  and  created  an  open  forum  for  a diverse  range  of  youth  opinions  to  be  heard  and  debated.  These activities  collectively  enhanced  participants'  policy  awareness, communication abilities and leadership skills within a structured and supervised framework.

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