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Delhi Assembly Launches Weekly Youth Outreach with 75 College Students

The Delhi Legislative Assembly launched a weekly Youth Outreach Programme to strengthen democratic engagement among students. The first batch of 75 college students visited the Assembly to gain direct exposure to legislative functioning. Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasized the importance of informed and responsible citizens for a healthy democracy. The program includes orientation on legislative procedures, a guided tour, and screening of a documentary.

Key Points: Delhi Assembly Youth Outreach Program Launched

  • 75 college students from Maharishi Valmiki College visited Delhi Assembly
  • Weekly program launched to boost youth democratic engagement
  • Students learned about legislative history and procedures
  • Documentary with Anupam Kher's voice-over screened
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Delhi Assembly's youth outreach begins with visit of 75 college students​

Delhi Assembly launches weekly Youth Outreach Programme, hosting 75 college students to strengthen democratic engagement and legislative awareness.

"The vitality of democracy rests on informed, aware and responsible citizens - Vijender Gupta"

New Delhi, April 25

In an effort to strengthen democratic engagement, the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Saturday launched a weekly Youth Outreach Programme, an initiative of Speaker Vijender Gupta, by hosting the first batch of 75 college students, an official said.​

The first batch of students to the Assembly under the programme came from Maharishi Valmiki College of Education, Geeta Colony, the official said in a statement.​

The programme establishes a continuing framework under which students from universities and educational institutions will visit the Assembly every Saturday to gain direct exposure to legislative functioning.​

During the visit, students were introduced to the historical evolution of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, including the significance of the present building, constructed in 1912 and earlier housing the Central Legislative Assembly, the statement said.​

Reference was also made to the legacy of Vitthalbhai Patel and the Assembly's continued role as a forum of democratic governance since its re-establishment in 1993.​

The programme included a structured orientation on legislative procedures and institutional functioning, the statement said.​

A commemorative coffee table publication 'Ek Shatabdi Yatra' was presented, and a documentary on the Assembly's institutional history, with voice-over by Padma Bhushan awardee Anupam Kher, was screened.​

The visit also included a guided tour of the Assembly House, providing the students with a first-hand experience of its functioning.​

The Speaker, while announcing the Youth Outreach Programme, stated that the initiative is intended to bridge the gap between citizens and institutions by enabling our youth to engage directly with legislative processes, understand how laws are made, and appreciate the principles that sustain public life and democratic governance.​

Gupta emphasised that the vitality of democracy rests on informed, aware and responsible citizens, and that sustained engagement with institutions is essential to fostering a culture of participation, accountability and respect for democratic processes.​

He added that such initiatives play an important role in shaping civic consciousness among the youth and strengthening the foundations of a democratic society.​

The programme forms part of a structured initiative of the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat to promote awareness of parliamentary practices and democratic institutions, and is designed to encourage sustained student engagement with public affairs and legislative processes, the statement said.​

- IANS

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Priya S
Good first step but I hope this isn't just a photo-op. The real test will be whether these students get to actually interact with MLAs and ask tough questions, not just a guided tour. Our generation is hungry for real change—we want to see how our leaders debate and make decisions. Still, credit where due for starting something.
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Rohit P
Vitthalbhai Patel's legacy mentioned—that's good. But why only 75 students? Delhi has lakhs of college students. Make this bigger, more frequent, and include students from lesser-known colleges too, not just the well-connected ones. Also, maybe let them sit in on an actual legislative session if possible. That would be real exposure! 😊
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Kavya N
Finally, something constructive from the Delhi Assembly! 😌 As someone from a political science background, I wish I had such programmes when I was studying. The building itself has so much history—from 1912 Central Legislative Assembly to today. Hope the students take back lasting memories and maybe even consider careers in public policy.
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Varun X
Important to bridge the gap between citizens and institutions. But let's be honest—our youth is already very aware of what's wrong with politics. They need to see that their voice actually matters. A one-day visit won't change cynicism overnight. However, if this becomes a regular habit with follow-up sessions, it could build trust gradually.
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Sneha F
Loved that they mentioned the building's history from 1912! 🇮🇳 Our institutions have such rich legacies. The coffee table book 'Ek Shatabdi Yatra' sounds like a wonderful keepsake

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