Arjun Ram Meghwal distributes prizes of Youth Parliament Competition

The Prize Distribution Function of the 36th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025–26 for Kendriya Vidyalayas was held today at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, presided over the function and distributed prizes to the prize-winning students and Kendriya Vidyalayas for their meritorious performance in the competition.

In his address, he congratulated the students for their excellent demonstration of parliamentary procedures and observed that they are not only the future of the country but also its future leaders. Recalling the inspirational message of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, ShriMeghwal exhorted the students to dream big, translate their dreams into goals, and work with a well-defined plan to realise them. He expressed confidence that the students would make meaningful contributions to nation-building and wished them success in all their future endeavours.

On this occasion, the students of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President Estate, New Delhi (Delhi Region, North Zone), which stood first at the National Level in the 36th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025–26 for Kendriya Vidyalayas, presented a repeat performance of “Youth Parliament”, which was highly appreciated by the august gathering.

Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, lauded the students for their outstanding performance and observed that they had displayed a commendable understanding of parliamentary procedures while maintaining the decorum and dignity of Parliament.
Earlier, Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, welcomed the dignitaries and participants and encouraged students to actively engage with and uphold the values of parliamentary democracy.

Ms. Chandana Mandal, Additional Commissioner (Academic), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, also addressed the gathering and described the Youth Parliament Programme as a brilliant initiative that provides a unique learning opportunity to a large number of students.

Shri A.B. Acharya, Director, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, delivered the Vote of Thanks and expressed his gratitude to the distinguished guests, participating students, teachers, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, officials of the Ministry, and all other stakeholders for their valuable contributions to the successful conduct of the Competition.(updated on 25th june 2026)