Nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament Held Across 17 Zones

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform (mybharat.gov.in), successfully organised a nationwide Nari Shakti Youth Parliament on 12 April 2026, ahead of the Grand Finale of the MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026. Anchored in the theme "Nari Shakti: Viksit Bharat Ki Awaaz - Strengthening Inclusive Democracy", the initiative was conducted simultaneously across 17 zones, bringing together over 7,000 young women in a landmark exercise of structured democratic participation and youth-led policy dialogue.

This large-scale national engagement reflects the Government's continued commitment to placing Yuva Shakti at the centre of policy-making. Notably, several ideas reflected in the Union Budget 2026 draw inspiration from deliberations held during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026, reinforcing the role of structured youth consultations in shaping national priorities.

Spanning the country, the programme was held across Mumbai (Maharashtra), Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Hisar (Haryana), Delhi, Chandigarh, Shillong (North-East Region), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Patna (Bihar), and Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), reflecting the scale, diversity, and inclusiveness of the initiative.

Bringing together young women from diverse academic, social, and regional backgrounds, the Nari Shakti Youth Parliament created a credible and structured platform for deliberation on issues central to India's democratic and developmental journey. Across all zones, participants engaged in consultative and parliamentary-style dialogue, demonstrating a strong commitment to democratic values, informed discourse, and Janbhagidari.

A key highlight of the deliberations was the focused discussion on strengthening women's representation in legislative institutions. The sessions culminated in the adoption of a formal resolution across all 17 zones, collectively endorsing the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes to expand the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816 seats, with 33% reservation for women. The resolution supports the timely implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, from the 2029 General Elections, while emphasising the need to delink implementation from delimitation constraints to ensure the immediate and effective realisation of women's political representation, strengthening the foundations of an inclusive and participatory democracy.

The programmes across zones were graced by distinguished dignitaries and public representatives, who highlighted the growing role of Naari Shakti as leaders and decision-makers in India's development journey. The Youth Parliament emerged as a powerful platform for young women to articulate their perspectives, build confidence, and contribute meaningfully to national discourse.

Complementing this nationwide policy engagement, the Ministry simultaneously organised "Sundays on Cycle" across multiple locations, with enthusiastic participation from youth. The initiative promoted environmental consciousness, fitness, and sustainable living, reinforcing the shared commitment towards building a Green and Viksit Bharat. Together, these parallel initiatives presented a holistic model of youth mobilisation, where young women led structured policy discourse and youth at large championed community-driven action, collectively advancing the vision of participatory and inclusive nation-building.

The successful execution of this large-scale, synchronised initiative across 17 zones stands as a testament to MY Bharat's institutional capacity to mobilise youth at scale and translate national priorities into meaningful grassroots engagement. As India advances towards its vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Nari Shakti Youth Parliament underscores the emergence of a generation that is informed, articulate, and action-oriented - where Nari Shakti is not only participating in governance, but actively shaping the nation's future.

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Pawan Singh Faujdar