Prize Distribution Function of the 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024–25 for Kendriya Vidyalayas held

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Prize Distribution Function of the 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024–25 for Kendriya Vidyalayas held Posted On: 29 AUG 2025 8:37PM by PIB Delhi The Prize Distribution Function of the 35th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024–25 for Kendriya Vidyalayas was held today at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), presided over the function as Chief Guest and distributed prizes to Kendriya Vidyalayas and students for their meritorious performance.In her address, she congratulated children for their fine display of parliamentary procedures, stating that they are not only the future of the country but also the future leaders. She also administered the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) Pledge to all attendees, inspiring them to adopt healthy lifestyles to save the environment. Shri K.N. Srivastava, Director, India International Centre, attended the function as Guest of Honour and in his address emphasised that values learnt at an early age nurture leaders of the future. Ms. Chandana Mandal, Additional Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, also addressed the gathering and appreciated the Youth Parliament Competition for contributing to the holistic development of children. Earlier, Dr. Satya Prakash, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, welcomed the dignitaries and participants, encouraging students to embrace and promote the practices of Parliamentary proceedings, while emphasising the importance of youth in the realisation of our national goals and highlighting the role ofthe Youth Parliament programme in nurturing leadership and democratic values among students. This year, the Competition was held among 175 Kendriya Vidyalayas across 25 regions, with regional winners competing at the Zonal / National levels. The “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Running Parliamentary Shield” and the National Trophy for standing first at the National Level in the 35th Competition was awarded to Kendriya Vidyalaya, ONGC Srikona (Silchar Region, East Zone). On this occasion, the winning school presented a repeat performance of their Youth Parliament sitting, which was highly appreciated by the gathering. Besides, Zonal Winner Trophies were awarded to the following Kendriya Vidyalayas: 1. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathua (Jammu Region) – North Zone 2. PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1 AFS, Chakeri, Kanpur (Lucknow Region) – Central Zone 3. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mathura Cantt (Agra Region) – West Zone 4. PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1, Sagar (Jabalpur Region) – South Zone Further, Regional Winner Trophies were awarded to 20 Kendriya Vidyalayas across different regions: 1. PM Shri KV No.1 Shahibaug – Ahmedabad RegionPM Shri KV No.2 Belagavi Cantt – Bengaluru RegionPM Shri KV No.1 Indore – Bhopal RegionPM Shri KV No.1 Bhubaneswar (1st Shift) – Bhubaneswar RegionKV No.2 DMW Patiala – Chandigarh RegionPM Shri KV Coimbatore – Chennai RegionPM Shri KV ITBP – Dehradun RegionDr. Rajendra Prasad KV – Delhi RegionPM Shri KV INS Dronacharya – Ernakulam RegionPM Shri KV Hamirpur – Gurugram RegionPM Shri KV Misa Cantt – Guwahati RegionPM Shri KV No.2 Srivijayanagar – Hyderabad RegionPM Shri KV No.1 Udaipur – Jaipur RegionPM Shri KV No.1 IIT Kharagpur – Kolkata RegionKV No.1 Dehu Road – Mumbai RegionPM Shri KV Jamalpur – Patna RegionPM Shri KV BMY Bhilai – Raipur RegionPM Shri KV Ranchi CRPF – Ranchi RegionPM Shri KV No.2 Itanagar – Tinsukia RegionPM Shri KV AFS Manauri, Prayagraj – Varanasi Region Shri A.B. Acharya, Director, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, delivered the Vote of Thanks, appreciating the contributions of all schools, officials, and agencies in the successful conduct of the Competition.*** SS/ISA (Release ID: 2162066)