{"id":721,"date":"2022-03-22T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/?p=721"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:30:13","slug":"viksit-bharat-youth-parliament-successfully-organized-by-rtmnu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/viksit-bharat-youth-parliament-successfully-organized-by-rtmnu\/","title":{"rendered":"Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Successfully Organized by RTMNU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On <strong>18\u201319 March 2025<\/strong>, the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University hosted the <strong>Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament<\/strong> in University Campus , bringing together students, academicians, and thought leaders for a dynamic exchange of ideas on India\u2019s evolving growth landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event served as a vibrant platform for youth to articulate their perspectives, engage in policy-oriented discussions, and showcase their understanding of national development priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-2048x1360.png 2048w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-120x80.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inauguration &amp; Distinguished Presence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program was inaugurated by <strong>Dr. Madhavi Khode<\/strong>, who highlighted the importance of youth participation in shaping the country\u2019s future through informed dialogue and responsible leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was also graced by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Sopandev Pise, Director, National Service Scheme (NSS), RTMNU<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shri. Samay Bansod, Management Council Member, RTMNU<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Ketan Mohitkar<\/strong>, <strong>Member Secretary, ICTRD<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their presence reflected the growing importance of collaboration between educational institutions and policy-oriented organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Platform for Youth Expression and Policy Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Youth Parliament witnessed enthusiastic participation from students who delivered impactful speeches and engaged in discussions on key national themes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Innovation and entrepreneurship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education and skill development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology and digital transformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment and future workforce readiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable and inclusive growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The sessions highlighted the awareness, confidence, and analytical thinking abilities of young participants, reinforcing the importance of such platforms in nurturing future leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-1-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-1024x833.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-1-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-1024x833.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-1-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-1-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-768x625.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-1-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-1536x1249.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/unnamed-3-1-1-Picsart-AiImageEnhancer-2048x1666.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways from Dr. Ketan Mohitkar\u2019s Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the gathering, <strong>Dr. Ketan Mohitkar<\/strong> emphasized the evolving role of youth in India\u2019s development journey. He noted that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s progress will depend on <strong>knowledge, innovation, and skill-based growth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must focus on <strong>practical exposure and real-world learning<\/strong>, beyond textbooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong <strong>academia\u2013industry linkage<\/strong> is essential for building employable talent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Youth should be encouraged to develop <strong>leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platforms like Youth Parliament help bridge the gap between <strong>education and policy understanding<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>His address underscored the need for institutions to create environments that foster creativity, research, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strengthening Youth Engagement in Nation Building<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament demonstrated how structured discussions and active participation can empower students to think beyond conventional learning. It encouraged them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Engage with real-world challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand governance and policy processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute ideas for inclusive and sustainable development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Such initiatives play a crucial role in shaping responsible, informed, and future-ready citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ICTRD\u2019s Commitment to Knowledge and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The involvement of ICTRD in the event highlights its continuous efforts to promote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Policy awareness among students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation-driven education frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaningful dialogue between academia and industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By supporting such initiatives, ICTRD continues to contribute towards building a knowledge-driven ecosystem aligned with India\u2019s growth aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On 18\u201319 March 2025, the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University hosted the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament in University Campus ,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":725,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"yes"},"categories":[5],"tags":[506,144,68,500,16,31,104,18,22,27,504,503,505,501,63,502],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=721"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":737,"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/721\/revisions\/737"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ictrd.org\/Publications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}