**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs held the Prize Distribution Function for the 26th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25, for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas on January 15, 2026, in New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal distributed prizes and administered the "Life Pledge" for environmental protection. PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Suratgarh, Rajasthan won the first prize.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Competition Details**
* The 26th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, occurred on January 15, 2026, in New Delhi.
* The competition involved 88 Vidyalayas across 8 regions of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
* **Prize Distribution**
* Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal distributed prizes to winning teams.
* PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Suratgarh, Sriganganagar-II, Rajasthan, won the first prize.
* 7 regional winning Vidyalayas also received prizes.
* **Ministerial Addresses and Activities**
* Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal urged youth to internalize democratic values, parliamentary ethics, and national harmony.
* Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal administered the "Life Pledge" for protecting the environment.
* Dr. Satya Prakash called upon the students to act as torchbearers of hope, innovation, and change, to contribute actively towards realising the Prime Minister's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
* **Youth Parliament Scheme**
* The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been organizing the Youth Parliament Competition for 29 years.
* The scheme provides a platform for young minds to showcase their eloquence, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
* The scheme aims to acquaint students with parliamentary practices and procedures and develop self-confidence and oratory skills.
**Impact Analysis**
**Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Students**
* **Impact:** They are given a platform to showcase their eloquence, critical thinking, and leadership skills through the Youth Parliament Scheme and are encouraged to engage in discussions of national and global significance. The first prize winning school received a Running Shield and Trophy.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the Youth Parliament program, showcase parliamentary practices in an effective and dignified manner and imbibe democratic values.
**Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs**
* **Impact:** They are responsible for organizing and supporting the Youth Parliament Programme.
* **Action Required:** Continue organizing the Youth Parliament Competition for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and nurturing democratic values among the youth.
Key Entities Referenced
26th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas: A competition organized for students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas to promote democratic values and parliamentary practices.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs: The ministry responsible for organizing the National Youth Parliament Competition and promoting parliamentary awareness.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas: A system of schools for talented, predominantly rural students across India.
Rajasthan: State in India where PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Suratgarh, Sriganganagar-II won first prize.
Life Pledge: A pledge administered to participants to encourage environmental protection.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal distributes prizes of
26th National Youth Parliament Competition,
2024-25 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Union Minister urges youth to internalize democratic values,
parliamentary ethics, and national harmony
Shri Meghwal also administers “Life pledge” for protecting
the Environment
PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Suratgarh,
Sriganganagar-II, Rajasthan (Jaipur Region) wins first prize in
the 26th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25
प्रव तथ: 15 JAN 2026 8:00PM by PIB Delhi
The Prize Distribution Function of the 26th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 for Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalayas was held on Thursday, the 15th of January, 2026 at Mavalankar Auditorium,
Constitution Club of India, Rafi Marg, New Delhi.
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Law and Justice and Minister of State of
Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, presided over the function and distributed prizes to the
winning teams of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for their meritorious performance in the Competition.
The Minister also interacted with the students during the programme and highlighted the importance of
teachers in shaping a student’s life and encouraged students to dream big, recalling Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam’s words that dreams are not those which come while sleeping, but those that do not let one sleep.
On the occasion, the Minister also administered the “Life Pledge” to all participants for protecting the
environment.While delivering the Welcome Address, the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Dr.
Satya Prakash, called upon the students to act as torchbearers of hope, innovation, and change, and
contribute actively towards realising the Prime Minister’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.On this occasion, the students of PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Suratgarh, Sriganganagar-
II, Rajasthan (Jaipur Region), which stood first at the National Level in the 26th National Youth
Parliament Competition, 2024–25 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, presented a repeat performance
of “Youth Parliament”, which was highly appreciated by the august gathering.
Dr. Sameer Pandey, Joint Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (Hqrs), congratulated the winning
team for their commendable presentation of the Youth Parliament sittings. He appreciated the students for
showcasing parliamentary practices in an effective and dignified manner and expressed his gratitude to the
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for providing a valuable platform to the students of Jawahar Navodaya
Vidyalayas to demonstrate and imbibe democratic values.Shri Niraj Verma, Secretary, Department of Justice, and Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(Additional Charge) appreciated the commendable efforts of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for
organizing the Youth Parliament Programme in JNVs. He highlighted the Youth Parliament programme as
a vital platform for nurturing democratic values among the youth and congratulated the Ministry of
Parliamentary Affairs for its schemes that have made Parliament more accessible to students.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been organising Youth Parliament Competitions for Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalayas for the past 29 years. Under the scheme of the National Youth Parliament
Competition for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, the 26th Competition in the series was organized during
2024-25 among 88 Vidyalayas spread over 8 regions of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, all over India.
The Youth Parliament Scheme provides a platform for young minds from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
across the nation to converge and showcase their eloquence, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
Besides, the scheme acquaints students with the practices and procedures of Parliament, techniques of
discussion and debate, and helps in developing their self-confidence, leadership qualities, and the art and
skill of effective oratory. This prestigious event encourages some of the brightest and most articulate
students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas to engage in spirited debates on matters of national and
global significance.
In the function, Running Shield and Trophy for securing first position at the national level were awarded
to PM Shri School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Suratgarh, Sriganganagar-II, Rajasthan (Jaipur Region).
In addition, the following 7 regional winning Vidyalayas also received prizes from the Minister:SI.No. Name of Vidyalayas Region
1. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Valsad, Gujarat Pune
2. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Lucknow
3. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Chandigarh
4. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Birbhum, West Bengal Patna
5. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Golghat, Assam Shillong
6. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Medak, Telangana Hyderabad
7. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh Bhopal
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