Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 06: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, organised the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2027 on 5 November 2026 at the Lecture Gallery, JNRM, Sri Vijaya Puram, as part of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 initiative.
The programme was graced by Mr. Mohit Mishra, DANICS, Director of Social Welfare, A&N Administration, as the Chief Guest; Swami Suddhanand Saraswati, Secretary, Chinmaya Mission, as the Guest of Honour; and Mr. Sanjay Kumar, President, World Human Rights Association, A&N, as a distinguished guest.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest appreciated MY Bharat’s initiative in providing a platform for youth to participate in democratic discussions. He encouraged young people to understand constitutional values, develop leadership qualities and contribute actively towards nation-building and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The other distinguished guests also encouraged the participants to uphold democratic values and responsible citizenship.
Mr. Sukha Ranjan Biswas, Joint Director, MY Bharat, briefed the gathering about the objectives and guidelines of VBYLD 2027 and highlighted the importance of youth participation in democratic processes.
Earlier, Mr. Deepak Kumar, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat, welcomed the dignitaries, jury members and participants and highlighted the aims and objectives of the programme.
More than 90 youth registered, out of whom 37 participants presented their views on the topic “One Nation, One Election”, with each participant allotted three minutes. The speeches covered electoral reforms, democratic accountability, administrative efficiency, election expenditure and constitutional considerations, including the relevance of the subject to the geographical and administrative conditions of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
The competition was evaluated by an eminent six-member jury comprising Dr. Rashida Iqbal, Retired Assistant Director; Mr. Govind Ram, DANICS (Retired); Mrs. R. Renu Bala, Retired Professor; Mr. S. P. Suresh, Lions Club; Mr. Prakash Khule, Assistant General Manager, BSNL; and Mr. Rameshwar Lal, Retired Media Person. The participants were assessed on the prescribed evaluation criteria, ensuring a fair and merit-based process.
Following the evaluation, the merit list of the Top 10 participants was announced. Further participation at the State-Level Youth Parliament will be in accordance with the prescribed VBYLD 2027 guidelines and selection procedure.
The programme was coordinated by Mr. Gopal Ch. Biswas, Accounts and Programme Supervisor (APS), MY Bharat, with the assistance of Dr. Sunil Saini, Assistant Professor, TGCE, and Ms. Disha Singh, National-Level participant of VBYLD 2026. Mr. Gopal Ch. Biswas also proposed the Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, jury members, participants and supporting institutions for their cooperation.
The programme reaffirmed MY Bharat’s commitment to nurturing informed, confident and responsible young citizens and encouraging their active contribution towards a developed India by 2047.
