Mera Yuva Bharat, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldhana, successfully organized the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2027 at the college.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Ms. Diksha Poman, District Youth Officer, Mera Yuva Bharat, Dr. Shirish Jain, Principal of the college, Prof. Prakash Kendre, and other dignitaries. The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp and a welcome ceremony, followed by the introductory remarks delivered by Mr. Rohit Salkute, Programme Officer.
Ms. Diksha Poman highlighted the importance of youth participation in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and encouraged young people to actively participate in democratic and parliamentary processes. Dr. Shirish Jain congratulated all participants and emphasized the importance of nurturing democratic values, critical thinking, and leadership qualities among youth.
The competition was based on the theme **“One Nation, One Election.”** Participants from across Buldhana district presented their views within three minutes each. The event was judged by Prof. Sheetal Redasani, Prof. Sangeeta Chavan, Prof. Vaishnavi Pawar, Prof. Prashant Ingale, and Prof. Atul Pawar.
The winners were:
– **First Prize:** Mohit Sable
– **Second Prize:** Ms. Shruti Tayade
– **Third Prize:** Ms. Pallavi Uvarpe
The winners were felicitated with certificates and trophies and received best wishes for the upcoming state-level and national-level Youth Parliament competitions.
The programme was anchored by Tejas Suradkar and Shubhangi Dandade, while Ms. Pranjali Mapari proposed the vote of thanks. The NSS volunteers of Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy, Buldhana, worked diligently to ensure the successful organization of the event. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.
