Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 18: The Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, today organized 14th National Youth Parliament Programme, under the aegis of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of India, to strengthen the roots of democracy, to inculcate the habit of discipline and to enable the student community to understand the working of our parliamentary institutions.
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Different proceedings of the Parliament, like Oath taking, Obituary Reference, Introduction of New Ministers, Question Hour, Breach of Privilege, Papers laid, Message from Upper Chamber, Welcoming Foreign Delegates, Calling Attention Motion and Legislative Business were effectively presented by the students of different departments of JU.
Shamsher Singh Manhas, Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, was the chief guest and Jury Member. Prof Javed Musarrat, Vice-Chancellor Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri, was the Academician of repute and Jury Member and Dr Mayank Pratap from Banaras Hindu University was the Group Coordinator and Dr Vijay Saigal from Dept of Law, University of Jammu, was the coordinator of 14th National Youth Parliament Competition 2017.
Shamsher Singh Manhas gave inputs to participants to make this sitting as real and as meaningful as possible. He was glad to witness the maximum participation of girl students and expected them to work hard to make it to Parliament in Delhi in future.
Prof Javed Musarrat stressed on the importance of conducting such programmes at University level which play a vital role in nation building.
Prof R D Sharma, Vice Chancellor, JU insisted on the inclusion of values in the education system which enables students to accept the difference of opinion with a receptive brain.
Dr Mayank Pratap appreciated the topics selected in discussion in the Youth Parliament.
Prof. Satnam Kour, Dean Students Welfare apprised about the idea behind conducting such programmes while Dr Vijay Saigal explained the same in detail.
Prof S K Pandita, Chairman Campus Cultural Committee, presented formal vote of thanks.
Oshin Bakshi, Abhishek Kohli, Ankita Chopra, Romika Thakur, Aarti Devi and Akushi Gupta were selected for the Best Speakers awards. The event was conducted by Shivika Thakur and Payal Sharma. The hall management was looked after by Manreet Kour, Anjali Sharma, Kanika Sharma, Honeyka Gupta and Megavika. The programme was coordinated by Sumeet Sharma.
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