Bhubaneswar, March 25: The youth are the architects of the future. They play a crucial role in the nation building and in achieving the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047, said Odisha Assembly Speaker Smt. Surama Padhy. She was addressing the State-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament held at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises today. She emphasized upon the empowerment of youth, from the grassroots in her address.
The two-day program was inaugurated by Speaker Smt. Surama Padhy in the Assembly’s conference hall. Around 140 participants from different districts of Odisha are taking part in the event. The winners from this state-level competition will represent Odisha at the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Program in New Delhi.
The event was attended by Deputy Speaker Shri Bhavani Shankar Bhoi, Minister of Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services and Odia Language, Literature & Culture Shri Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Electronics & IT and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Mukesh Mahaling, Digapahandi MLA Shri Siddhant Mohapatra, Balasore MLA Shri Manas Kumar Dutta and Odisha Assembly Secretary Shri Satyabrata Raut. They encouraged the young participants and applauded their enthusiasm.
The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament is being organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, to foster leadership qualities among young minds. This initiative has provided a platform for youth across the country to engage in policy discussions and enhance their leadership skills.