Seventy young individuals from various districts of Jammu and Kashmir recently visited the Delhi Assembly as part of the Kashmiri Youth Exchange Programme. This initiative, under the ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ project by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, aims to promote national integration and engage youth in constructive activities.
During their visit, the youth were informed that the Delhi Assembly, led by Speaker Vijender Gupta, is the first fully solar-powered Legislative Assembly in India. They were also briefed on the digitalized system used for House proceedings, integrated with the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
The delegation was introduced to Speaker Gupta’s vision of transforming the Delhi Assembly into a cultural and heritage site of national importance. Many of the participants, visiting the national capital for the first time, found the experience both significant and memorable.
The youth were given insights into the legislative processes, including debates, question hours, and the roles of elected representatives in democratic governance. They also learned about the historical and architectural significance of the Vidhan Sabha building, which has a rich past dating back to the British era and the transfer of the national capital to Delhi in 1911.
The visit facilitated interactions with officers of the Assembly Secretariat, where the youth actively engaged in discussions on legislative functioning, public administration, and democratic practices. This exposure provided them with valuable knowledge about India’s constitutional legacy, democratic institutions, and governance framework.
