Bridging Nations: Northeast Focus at Youth Parliament

The Youth Parliament event, organized by ABVP, concluded with a focus on the Northeast. Prominent figures like Amit Shah highlighted governmental efforts in the region. The event facilitated discussions on infrastructure, cultural preservation, and student policy participation, with a call for integrating northeastern students into the national mainstream.

The three-day Youth Parliament orchestrated by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) concluded with a special emphasis on the Northeast region. Held from March 9 to 11 at the NDMC Convention Centre, the event witnessed significant participation from 170 representatives of 95 student organizations across seven northeastern states, as endorsed by an ABVP official statement.

During his address, Union Home Minister Amit Shah underlined the government's steadfast commitment to the Northeast, noting a 70% reduction in insurgency over the past decade and the surrender of over 10,500 insurgents. He also announced a substantial 153% increase in budget allocations for the Northeast for 2024-25 compared to 2014-15, alongside a flood control initiative featuring 300 new lakes.

The event provided a crucial platform for students to explore issues like education, health, tourism, and entrepreneurship. The ABVP aims to ensure comprehensive student involvement in policy-making processes, reinforcing northern connections with the national mainstream.