Team Goemkarponn
MARGAO: Around 200 young participants took part in the District-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), South Goa, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, at the Institute of Nursing Education, Hospicio, South Goa District Hospital, Margao, on November 7.
Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik attended the programme as the chief guest and encouraged youngsters to actively participate in discussions on matters of national importance, democratic governance and nation-building.
The central theme of the Youth Parliament was ‘One Nation, One Election’. The programme provided a platform for young participants to discuss the concept, its potential implications and various aspects of electoral reforms, democratic processes, governance and national development.
Participants engaged in parliamentary-style deliberations, demonstrating their knowledge, confidence, communication skills and commitment to responsible citizenship.
The initiative was organised under the broader vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, which seeks to encourage youth participation in nation-building and nurture informed, responsible and empowered citizens.
The programme was attended by Dr Ana Maria Vaz De Braganca, Principal of the Institute of Nursing Education, South Goa District Hospital, and Dr Govind Desai, Senior Chest Physician, South Goa District Hospital.
Representing MY Bharat Goa State, Assistant Director Samyek Meshram coordinated and facilitated the programme. He highlighted the organisation’s role in connecting young people with opportunities for experiential learning, leadership development, community participation and nation-building.
MY Bharat is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, established to empower young people and provide opportunities for their active participation in nation-building activities.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to encourage youth participation in democratic processes and inspire young citizens to contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
