Onlykashmir.in News Desk
New Delhi, July 7: In a landmark achievement for Jammu & Kashmir, the University of Kashmir, Srinagar has secured the first position at the national level in the 17th National Youth Parliament Competition 2024–25 for Universities and Colleges, organised by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
The award was presented during a grand prize distribution ceremony held at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi, where Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, presented the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Running Parliamentary Shield and Trophy to the winning team.
Competing against 51 universities and colleges from across the country, the University of Kashmir emerged as the overall champion. The winning team also delivered a repeat performance of its Youth Parliament session during the ceremony, drawing widespread appreciation from the audience.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Pervez Ahmed, Dean, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Kashmir, described the victory as a proud moment for the institution and said the Youth Parliament programme strengthens democratic values, leadership skills, confidence and public speaking among students.
Congratulating the winners, Arjun Ram Meghwal said the students had demonstrated an outstanding understanding of parliamentary procedures and would play a vital role as the country’s future leaders. He also administered the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Pledge to all participants during the event.
