Yatin Bhaskar Duggal, a promising talent from Haryana has emerged as the winner of the prestigious National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024.
Yatin Bhaskar Duggal, a promising talent from Haryana has emerged as the winner of the prestigious National Youth Parliament Festival, 2024. The announcement came during the judging session held in New Delhi, where Duggal was awarded the first prize for his exceptional performance.
Top honor for youth excellence
- First Prize: Yatin Bhaskar Duggal (Haryana)
- Second Prize: Vaishna Pichai (Tamil Nadu)
- Third Prize: Kanishk Sharma (Rajasthan)
The recognition of these talented individuals reflects the diversity and talent spread across the country, with participants from different states.
Vision of 'Developed India' by 2047
Addressing the gathering, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla underlined the important role of youth in realizing the vision of a developed India by 2047, coined as 'Developed India'. He stressed the importance of innovative thinking and unwavering dedication of the youth towards nation building.
India's progress path
Union Minister Anurag Thakur lauded the determined voice of the youth as reflecting India's determination as a progressive nation. He highlighted India's remarkable progress in various sectors, growing from a fragile economy to one of the top five globally.
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has witnessed significant socio-economic transformation, lifting millions of people out of poverty and transforming into a net exporter.
Adoption of technology and heritage
Shri Thakur stressed on the positive use of technology and preservation of India's rich cultural heritage amid the wave of modernization. He urged the youth to leverage platforms like YouTube to effectively disseminate government policies, especially in local languages, thereby ensuring inclusive growth.
Building Strong Leadership and Networks
The Minister urged the youth to adopt a team-based leadership approach and stressed the importance of networking in personal and professional development. He reiterated that the relationships established today will determine the net worth in the lives of individuals.