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The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has recently provided updates in the Rajya Sabha on the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.0, emphasizing its role in fostering democratic values, constitutional awareness, and active citizenship among Indian youth.

About NYPS 2.0

Launched by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, NYPS 2.0 aims to strengthen the roots of democracy and enhance understanding of parliamentary practices and government functioning among citizens, especially students.

Objectives

• Instill discipline, tolerance for diverse views, and democratic ethos among youth.
• Educate students about the procedures of Parliament, constitutional values, and functioning of the government.
• Encourage a democratic way of life through civic engagement.

Participation Modes via NYPS 2.0 Web Portal

The dedicated web-portal enables inclusive citizen participation in three formats:

• Institutional Participation:
  • Open to all educational institutions.
  • Institutions can organize Youth Parliament sittings as per portal guidelines.
  • Two sub-categories:
    • Kishore Sabha: For students of Class VI to XII.
    • Tarun Sabha: For undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Group Participation: Open to any group of citizens willing to conduct Youth Parliament sittings under defined norms.
• Individual Participation: Citizens can individually engage by taking a quiz on the theme ‘Bhartiya Democracy in Action’.

Training and Educational Resources

To support participants, the portal offers comprehensive e-training material, including:

• Literature on Youth Parliament
• Model Debates, Questions, and List of Business
• Model Scripts
• Video tutorials and other interactive resources