Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament competitions held in Niuland and Kiphire to promote youth leadership and democratic participation
DIMAPUR — The District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament competitions were organised in Niuland and Kiphire on November 6 and 7, respectively, providing young people with platforms to express their views on national issues, strengthen their public speaking skills and develop leadership qualities.
In Niuland, MY Bharat–Niuland, in coordination with Platinum College, organised the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2027 on November 6 under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 initiative. According to a SIPR report, the competition focused on the theme “One Nation, One Election” and aimed to promote democratic values, parliamentary awareness and youth participation in nation-building.
Students from various schools and educational institutions, along with youth from different backgrounds, participated in the competition.
The programme was chaired by Hepitoli Y Sumi, Assistant Professor of History and NSS Programme Officer, Platinum College.
It commenced with a welcome address by Dr. A Husca Aye, Vice Principal of the college.
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A video presentation on VBYLD 2027 highlighted opportunities for young people to participate in democratic processes and represent their districts and state at higher levels.
District Youth Officer, MY Bharat–Niuland, Manikanta, emphasised the importance of nurturing leadership qualities, confidence and a sense of responsibility among young people.
The competition featured enthusiastic participation, with speakers sharing their perspectives on the theme.
Limugha G Achumi secured first position, followed by Vipeni Zhimo in second place and Alopeni in third.
In the encouragement category, Abigail Yimchunger secured first position, Jejang L second and Holunla third. Winners in both categories received cash prizes, mementoes and certificates.
Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Niuland, Rorheu Peseyie, attended as the guest speaker.
He described the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 as both an idea and a national target to transform India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence.
He stressed that achieving the vision would require collective effort and active participation from every citizen, particularly the youth, and encouraged young people to contribute towards building a progressive and self-reliant India.
The programme also featured presentations by the winners and a special performance by Alika Achumi, a fifth-semester student of Platinum College.
Meanwhile, MY Bharat Kiphire organised the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026–27 Speech Competition on November 7 in Kiphire, with enthusiastic participation from young people.
Rosy Sangtam, SDO (Civil), Kiphire, attended as the special guest, an update stated.
In her address, she encouraged participants to demonstrate creativity, originality and independent thinking rather than relying entirely on information generated through Artificial Intelligence (AI).
She emphasised that technology should be used as a tool to enhance abilities and not replace human creativity and critical thinking.
District Youth Officer, MY Bharat Kiphire, Kishore Dulam, urged participants to give their best in every opportunity, stressing that dedication, sincere effort and effective use of time were essential for personal growth and success.
The competition was evaluated by a panel comprising Major Lovejot Singh of 30 Assam Rifles, Albert Jingru, Tsosing, Tsarose Sangtam and Pisaliba.
The jury members offered feedback and constructive suggestions to participants, making the competition a learning experience beyond the pursuit of awards.
The programme aimed to provide young people with a platform to develop public speaking and leadership skills while encouraging their active engagement in discussions on national development.
It concluded with the distribution of certificates and prizes.
The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament initiative seeks to strengthen young people's understanding of parliamentary practices and democratic institutions while encouraging them to contribute meaningfully towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.