58th Youth Parliament: Bal Bharti Public School wins Delhi schools competition
Synopsis
Bal Bharti Public School, Pitampura clinched the top prize at the 58th Youth Parliament Competition for Delhi schools — a programme now in its 60th year that the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs runs to build democratic values and leadership skills among students. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal used the occasion to remind non-winners that participation itself is a form of nation-building.
Key Takeaways
Bal Bharti Public School, Parwana Road, Pitampura won the 58th Youth Parliament Competition (2025–26) for Delhi schools.
The prize was presented by Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal on 25 August at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament House Complex .
The competition is organised by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for schools under the Directorate of Education, NCT of Delhi and NDMC .
The Ministry has been running Youth Parliament Competitions for Delhi schools for 60 years .
Parliamentary Affairs Secretary Nikunja Bihari Dhal said the programme develops critical thinking and respect for diverse opinions among students.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday, 25 August presented the top prize of the 58th Youth Parliament Competition (2025–26) to Bal Bharti Public School, Parwana Road, Pitampura, at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. The annual competition, organised by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, covers schools under the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Minister's Address to Students
Meghwal interacted with participating students, stressing the central role of the Youth Parliament programme in shaping future leaders. He urged students to pursue excellence in their chosen fields while remaining anchored in good values and a sense of national responsibility.
Notably, Meghwal also addressed students who did not win prizes, saying that participation itself constitutes an achievement and that every young person can contribute to nation-building by internalising democratic values and principles.
Winning School's Performance
The winning school, Bal Bharti Public School, presented a repeat enactment of its Youth Parliament sitting at the auditorium, which drew appreciation from all those present. The school's performance was cited as an example of how students can meaningfully engage with parliamentary procedures and democratic debate.
What Officials Said
Parliamentary Affairs Secretary Nikunja Bihari Dhal said in an official statement that the Youth Parliament Programme prepares future leaders, develops critical thinking, and familiarises students with democratic values. He added that the programme promotes respect for diverse opinions — a quality he described as essential for a healthy democracy.
Additional Secretary Satya Prakash appreciated the efforts of participating students and teachers, noting that the programme instils parliamentary ethos and prepares students to become responsible citizens capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
About the Youth Parliament Programme
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been organising Youth Parliament Competitions for Delhi schools for the past 60 years. The programme aims to instil self-discipline, tolerance of diverse opinions, and the virtues of democratic life among younger generations. It also acquaints students with parliamentary practices and procedures, techniques of discussion and debate, and develops self-confidence, leadership, and effective oratory skills.
As India's democratic institutions face growing scrutiny over youth engagement, programmes like this represent one of the state's longer-running investments in civic education — now entering their seventh decade.
Point of View
The programme's emphasis on debate, tolerance of dissent, and parliamentary procedure fills a gap that the school curriculum rarely addresses directly. The real measure of its impact, however, lies not in prize-giving ceremonies but in whether its alumni carry those democratic instincts into public life.
NationPress
25 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which school won the 58th Youth Parliament Competition for Delhi schools?
Bal Bharti Public School, Parwana Road, Pitampura won the top prize at the 58th Youth Parliament Competition (2025–26) for Delhi schools. The prize was presented by Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal on 25 August at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
Who organised the 58th Youth Parliament Competition 2025–26?
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organised the competition for schools under the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). The Ministry has been running this programme for Delhi schools for 60 years.
What is the Youth Parliament Programme and what does it aim to achieve?
The Youth Parliament Programme is a long-running initiative by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs that acquaints students with parliamentary practices, debate techniques, and democratic values. It aims to build self-discipline, leadership, effective oratory, and tolerance of diverse opinions among younger generations.
What did Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal say at the event?
Meghwal urged students to pursue excellence while remaining guided by good values and national responsibility. He also told non-winning participants that participation itself is an achievement and that every student can contribute to nation-building by internalising democratic values.
How long has the Youth Parliament Competition been held for Delhi schools?
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been organising Youth Parliament Competitions for schools in the National Capital Territory of Delhi for the past 60 years, making it one of India's longest-running civic education programmes for students.
