**Executive Summary**
On March 21, 2026, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 29th National Session of the Indian Youth Parliament in Nagpur. The session, themed “Indian Languages & Developed India–2047,” emphasized the role of linguistic diversity and indigenous innovation in achieving a fully developed nation. The Vice-President called upon the youth to utilize native languages and scripts as foundations for leadership and national progress.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Linguistic Diversity and National Identity**
* Speaking in a mother tongue should be viewed as being “original” rather than merely “regional.”
* Every Indian language carries a unique heritage that contributes to the nation’s cultural harmony.
* Promoting and preserving linguistic diversity, including making the Constitution available in multiple Indian languages, is essential for national development.
* Sanskrit serves as a vital link between various Indian languages and represents a significant part of the country’s knowledge tradition.
**Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047**
* The goal of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 cannot be reached through borrowed ideas.
* The nation must innovate from its roots, utilizing native languages and scripts while maintaining confidence in its civilizational identity.
* Today’s youth, termed the “Amrit Generation,” are the primary drivers who will see India emerge as a fully developed nation.
**Leadership and Democratic Values**
* The Youth Parliament serves as a critical training ground for leadership, character building, discipline, and national service.
* Differences of opinion in a democracy should lead to constructive dialogue and consensus rather than conflict.
* The enhanced productivity of the Rajya Sabha is cited as a model for the spirit of dialogue and respectful debate.
**Institutional Contributions**
* The Indian Youth Parliament National Trust is recognized for its two-decade effort in connecting youth across regions and strengthening national unity.
* The Central Sanskrit University is commended for its role in promoting Sanskrit and preserving Indian knowledge traditions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth and Students**
**Impact**
Identified as the “Amrit Generation,” they are tasked with the responsibility of leading India to its 2047 development goals. They are encouraged to see their native languages as a source of strength and innovation.
**Action Required**
Utilize platforms like the Youth Parliament to develop leadership skills, practice respectful debate, and focus on innovation rooted in Indian heritage and scripts.
**Educational and Linguistic Institutions**
**Impact**
Institutions like the Central Sanskrit University and the Indian Youth Parliament National Trust are validated as essential pillars for preserving cultural heritage and fostering national unity.
**Action Required**
Continue efforts to promote Indian languages, connect youth across regional boundaries, and provide training grounds for future leaders.
**Government and Legislative Bodies**
**Impact**
The document highlights the importance of making official documents like the Constitution accessible in multiple languages and maintains the Rajya Sabha as a benchmark for productive democratic dialogue.
**Action Required**
Maintain the focus on linguistic inclusivity and promote environments that prioritize consensus-building and constructive debate in legislative processes.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Youth Parliament: A national initiative and training ground for youth leadership, dialogue, and nation-building.
Viksit Bharat: The strategic national goal to transform India into a fully developed nation by the year 2047.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan: The Vice-President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who addressed the 29th National Session in Nagpur.
Central Sanskrit University: An institution recognized for its role in promoting Sanskrit and preserving India’s linguistic heritage and knowledge traditions.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: A government initiative focused on enhancing national integration and connecting youth across different regions.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan
addresses 29th National Session of Indian Youth
Parliament in Nagpur
Vice-President pays floral tribute at memorial of Dr. Keshav
Baliram Hedgewar
Speaking in mother tongue is not being ‘regional’ but being
‘original’: Vice-President
Vice-President calls upon youth to innovate from roots and
lead India to Viksit Bharat
Vice-President: Youth Parliament is a training ground for
leadership and nation-building
Enhanced productivity in Rajya Sabha reflects spirit of
dialogue: Vice-President
Posted On: 21 MAR 2026 1:43PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 29th National Session of the
Indian Youth Parliament at Maharshi Vyas Sabhagrah in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The session is based on the
theme “Indian Languages & Developed India–2047.”
Referring to the significance of Nagpur, the Vice-President noted that the city holds an important place in
the national consciousness as the birthplace of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, founded by Dr. Keshav
Baliram Hedgewar in 1925. He said the organisation’s journey from a small initiative to a large movement
dedicated to national service reflects the spirit of “Rashtra Pratham” and dedication to the nation.
Appreciating the Indian Youth Parliament National Trust for its work over more than two decades, he said
the organisation has played a significant role in connecting youth across regions, thereby strengthening the
spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Speaking on the theme “Indian Languages & Developed India–2047,” the Vice-President stressed that
India’s linguistic diversity is a great strength and said that when we speak in our mother tongue, we are
not being “regional” but “original.” He emphasized that every language carries its own heritage and that
together they form the cultural harmony of the nation. He also noted recent efforts to make theConstitution of India available in multiple Indian languages and said that promoting and preserving
linguistic diversity is essential for national development.
The Vice-President stated that the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 cannot be achieved through borrowed
ideas and that India must innovate from its roots, think in its native languages and scripts, and move
forward with confidence in its civilizational identity.
He also appreciated the role of Central Sanskrit University in promoting Sanskrit and Indian languages,
noting that Sanskrit connects many Indian languages and represents an important part of India’s
knowledge tradition.
Emphasizing the importance of dialogue in a democratic society, the Vice-President, reflecting on his
experience as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the enhanced productivity of its sessions, said that
differences of opinion should ultimately lead to constructive dialogue and solutions, not conflict. He noted
that platforms like Youth Parliament teach the importance of respectful debate, listening to diverse
perspectives, and arriving at solutions through discussion and consensus.
Describing Youth Parliament as a training ground for life and leadership, the Vice-President said that
character building is the foundation of true leadership and urged students to use such platforms to develop
leadership, discipline, and a spirit of national service.
Addressing the students, he said that the world is watching India and that the youth of today are the
“Amrit Generation” who will see India emerge as a fully developed nation by 2047. He expressed
confidence that the Youth Parliament would contribute meaningfully towards this national goal.
Earlier in the day, the Vice-President paid floral tribute at the Samadhi (memorial) of RSS founder Dr.
Keshav Baliram Hedgewar at Dr Hedgewar Smruti Bhavan in Nagpur.
The event was attended by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Jishnu Dev Varma; Maharashtra Minister
for Revenue, Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule; social worker Dr. Krishna Gopal; Vice-Chancellor of
Central Sanskrit University, Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi; National Convenor, Indian Youth Parliament, Shri
Ashutosh Joshi; and other dignitaries, along with a large number of youth participants from across the
country.
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