A delegation of 170 youths hailing from Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar, and Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir stepped into the corridors of power at Delhi Vidhan Sabha on Monday. This exchange visit, embedded in the Ministry of Youth Affairs’ ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ program with Home Ministry support, celebrated unity and youth empowerment through direct exposure to governance.
Officials showcased the assembly’s green milestone—India’s inaugural fully solar-powered house, thanks to Speaker Vijender Gupta’s drive. Integration with NeVA has digitized every aspect of proceedings, setting a national benchmark. The vision to position it as a premier cultural and heritage destination added allure.
First-time visitors to Delhi found the tour transformative. They grasped the intricacies of house business: fiery debates, rigorous question hours, and representatives’ democratic duties. The venue’s architecture and history captivated—from its role as British Central Legislative Council, to Parliament post-independence, and temporary secretariat after 1911’s capital relocation from Kolkata.
Tales of Vithalbhai Patel’s legacy in parliamentary norms resonated deeply. Engaging dialogues with staff on legislative ops, public service, and democracy fueled curiosity. Ultimately, the excursion illuminated India’s constitutional framework, fortifying these youths’ grasp of institutions and governance for a united future.