Delhi’s legislative heart opened its doors to 170 dynamic youths from key Jammu and Kashmir districts—Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar, and Pulwama—on Monday, as part of a government-backed exchange program. Organized under the ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ flagship of the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry with Home Ministry collaboration, the tour underscored youth involvement in nation-building.
Guided by Secretariat experts, the group discovered the assembly’s pioneering status as India’s first solar-operated legislature, spearheaded by Speaker Vijender Gupta. All sessions now run through the cutting-edge National e-Vidhan Application, epitomizing digital governance. The Speaker’s ambitious plan to elevate the site into a cultural heritage hub left a lasting impression.
Many attendees experienced the capital for the first time, turning the outing into a landmark event. Hands-on insights covered debate protocols, question times, and lawmakers’ responsibilities in democracy. The building’s storied past unfolded: from British-era Central Legislative Council chambers to independent India’s Parliament, and post-1911 capital shift, a provisional secretariat.
Stories of parliamentary pioneers like Vithalbhai Patel enriched their knowledge. Lively Q&A with officials on lawmaking, administration, and democratic ethos sparked enthusiasm. This initiative proved instrumental in demystifying constitutional heritage for these young Kashmiris, strengthening national bonds and inspiring active civic participation.
