Govt launches upgraded NYPS 2.0 portal, records over 54,000 individual registrations since 2024
New Delhi, August 3
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has recorded significant participation across the country since launching the upgraded National Youth Parliament Scheme web portal, NYPS 2.0, on September 11, 2024.
Unlike the earlier version that was restricted to students of recognised institutions, NYPS 2.0 has been opened to all educational institutions, groups, and citizens across the country.
According to data compiled till July 21, 2026, the portal has registered participation from 36 states and Union Territories, with institutional, group, and individual registrations cutting across regions.
Madhya Pradesh topped the list in individual registrations with 13,404 entries, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 5,437 and Jammu & Kashmir with 3,391. Delhi recorded 3,204 individual registrations, while Maharashtra saw 2,956 and Rajasthan 2,397.
In terms of institutional registrations, Uttarakhand led with 792, followed by Himachal Pradesh with 758 and Madhya Pradesh with 620. Jammu & Kashmir registered 480 institutions, while Uttar Pradesh had 324.
For group registrations, Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest at 129, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 88 and Bihar with 65. Maharashtra registered 54 groups and Delhi 41.
The scheme also saw participation from smaller states and UTs. Arunachal Pradesh recorded 46 individual registrations, Meghalaya 372, and Sikkim 30. Among UTs, Chandigarh had 210 individual registrations, Puducherry 27, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands 40. Ladakh and Lakshadweep recorded 15 and 1 individual registrations respectively.
The Ministry said the expansion under NYPS 2.0 was aimed at making the Youth Parliament exercise more inclusive by allowing schools, colleges, youth groups, and individuals to participate directly without institutional barriers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative but the numbers seem low for a country of 1.4 billion. 54,000 registrations in almost two years is not very impressive. We need to promote this more aggressively in schools and colleges, especially in rural areas where awareness is limited.
Interesting to see J&K with 3,391 registrations. That's a positive sign of youth participation in the Valley. Also, good to see smaller states like Meghalaya and Sikkim getting involved. This is how we build a truly participative democracy.
Youth Parliament is a great concept but I hope this isn't just for show. The real test will be whether these discussions actually influence policy decisions. Young people want to be heard, not just counted in registration numbers.
MP topping the list doesn't surprise me - there's a strong political culture there. But what about the education quality? Are we teaching our youth enough about parliamentary procedures and their role in democracy? This portal should be paired with better civics education in schools. Just a thought. 🤔
Kudos to the ministry for making this inclusive. Earlier, only college students could participate but now working professionals, youth groups, and even individuals can join. However, we need better digital infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities for full participation. The digital divide is still real in India.
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