National Youth Parliament Scheme 2.0 Sees High Participation
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs' upgraded National Youth Parliament Scheme 2.0 portal has recorded significant participation from 36 states and Union Territories. This indicates strong engagement of youth in democratic processes across the country.
Background
The National Youth Parliament Scheme was launched to encourage youth participation in parliamentary democracy. The 2.0 version is an upgraded digital portal aimed at increasing accessibility and participation.
Key facts
The upgraded National Youth Parliament Scheme 2.0 portal has recorded significant participation.
Participation has come from 36 states and Union Territories.
Madhya Pradesh leads in individual registrations.
Uttarakhand leads in institutional registrations.
The scheme is under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Prelims pointers
- Scheme: National Youth Parliament Scheme 2.0
- Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
- States leading: Madhya Pradesh (individual), Uttarakhand (institutional)
- Participation: 36 states and UTs
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of youth in strengthening democratic participation.
- Evaluate the impact of digital initiatives in promoting parliamentary awareness.