The Vikit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival has commenced with great enthusiasm at the Odisha Assembly premises.
Speaker Surama Padhi inaugurated the event ceremonially, emphasizing the need for youth participation in democratic and nation-building processes.
Deputy Speaker Bhawani Shankar Bhoi and Higher Education, Sports, and Youth Affairs Minister Suryabanshi Suraj graced the occasion and shared their thoughts on nurturing young leaders.
Adding to the vibrancy of the event were students from St. Xavier’s School, Cuttack, who toured the Assembly premises as part of the festival.
The dignitaries highlighted the importance of engaging the youth in understanding the functioning of the legislative assembly and fostering democratic ideals. The festival sets the stage for encouraging leadership and active civic involvement among students.
