National Youth Parliament Competition 2025-26 Winners to Be Honoured at Parliament Complex
The Youth Parliament initiative continues to nurture democratic values, leadership skills and informed citizenship among students, giving young Indians first-hand exposure to parliamentary practices and debate.
The event will recognize outstanding performances by students and schools that excelled in this year's competition, which witnessed participation from 200 Kendriya Vidyalayas across 25 regions of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan network.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs will organize the Prize Distribution Function of the 36th National Youth Parliament Competition 2025-26 for Kendriya Vidyalayas on June 25 at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
The event will recognize outstanding performances by students and schools that excelled in this year’s competition, which witnessed participation from 200 Kendriya Vidyalayas across 25 regions of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan network.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal will preside over the function and distribute awards to the winning students and institutions.
National Champion to Recreate Award-Winning Performance
Students of Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President Estate, New Delhi, which secured first place at the national level representing the Delhi Region (North Zone), will stage a repeat performance of their Youth Parliament sitting during the ceremony.
The school will receive the prestigious Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Running Parliamentary Shield and Trophy for securing the top national position in the competition.
Zonal Winners Recognised
Four Kendriya Vidyalayas that emerged as zonal champions will also receive trophies during the ceremony:
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mathura Cantt., Uttar Pradesh (West Zone)
- PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1, Madurai, Tamil Nadu (South Zone)
- PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (Central Zone)
- PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam (East Zone)
Regional Winners Across India
In addition, 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas representing various regions across the country will be honoured for securing first place at the regional level. The winning schools represent regions including Jammu, Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Dehradun, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Ernakulam, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, Raipur, Varanasi, Tinsukia, Kolkata, Silchar and Bhubaneswar.
Among the regional winners is PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Nellore, which topped the Hyderabad Region, reflecting the strong participation of students from southern India in the competition.
Fostering Democratic Values
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been organizing Youth Parliament Competitions in Kendriya Vidyalayas for nearly four decades. The initiative seeks to familiarize students with parliamentary procedures, democratic decision-making and the functioning of legislative institutions.
The programme is designed to cultivate self-discipline, tolerance for differing viewpoints, responsible expression of opinions and an appreciation of democratic values among young citizens. It also helps students develop leadership qualities, public speaking skills, confidence and the ability to participate constructively in discussions and debates.
As India continues to strengthen democratic participation among its youth, the National Youth Parliament Competition remains one of the country’s most significant educational initiatives for nurturing future leaders and informed citizens.
