Youth Parliament 2.0

Title of the event: Youth Parliament 2.0

Type of Event (Workshop/Seminar etc.):  Student Seminar

Date: Wednesday, 18 October 2023 

Venue: A.V. Hall, IIS (Deemed to be University)

Name of Resource person (if any) with designation, address, email address

1. Prof.Ruchi Jain, Professor, Department of Business Studies ,19 years teaching experience

Qualifications-

PH. D, LL.M (Criminology & Penology), LL. B (Gold Medalist- UOR)

M.Com, PGDBA, Diploma in Consumer Laws

Specialization- Constitutional Laws, Corporate Laws & Criminology

Other Achievements-17 Music Albums in Music companies of National Repute like- T-Series, TIPS, HMV, Venus etc.

2.Dr. Aditi R. Khandelwal, Head, Dept. Of Performing Arts, Coordinator IISU Theatrical society ,3 post graduate degrees namely MBA, M. Com in Business Administration and Financial Management, LLB, Ph.D., NET, PG Diploma in Cyber Law & Intellectual property rights.

No. of Participants/Beneficiaries (Teaching/Non-teaching/Students to be mentioned separately):   BA(PC), BA& BE.D and BA (Hons.) Political Science and International Relations

Name of the activity Coordinator:  Dr Archana Gupta

Name of Collaborating Agency (if any) with address & contact no.:  NA

Objective of the workshop/seminar/activity:   To make the students oriented with proceeding of Parliament, the way to present the call attention motion on urgent public issues and how the voting will conduct in Parliament.

Summary/Description (max 500 words): 

Department of Political Science and International Relations (IIS University), under the aegis of Yuva Manthan and India @2047 organized the Youth Parliament 2.0. It was initiated by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India under the Scheme of National Youth Parliament Competition in Universities/Colleges throughout the country.  The aim of the youth parliament is to strengthen the roots of democracy, inculcate healthy habits of discipline, tolerance of the views of others and to enable the student community to understand the working of our Parliamentary institutions.

In this event 70 students participated and they successfully tried to create the look of real Parliament. The seating arrangement was made as per the provisions of the Parliament. On the right side of Speaker the ruling party, with PM on the extreme right and on the left side the opposition party with Deputy Speaker on the extreme left followed by Leader of Opposition. The role of Speaker, Deputy Speaker, PM, Leader of Opposition, Secretary General etc. was played by the students very successfully. The members of Youth Parliament wore the dresses of different states and presented a real look of National Parliament. The items like ‘Oath by New Members’, ‘condolence to sudden demise of members of parliament’, ‘Introduction to New Ministers by PM’, ‘Breach of Privilege’, ‘Question Hour’, ‘Papers to be Laid’, ‘zero Hour’, ‘Vote of No Confidence’ etc were presented in this Youth Parliament.

It is like tradition that every year Department of Political Science and International Relations recreate the youth parliament event. Like of previous year ,this year also department organized a Youth Parliament session on 18th October 2023. The primary focus of this event was on the pertinent topic of "Law Updation." This event proved to be a significant milestone in promoting thoughtful discourse and engagement among students. The session was not only informative but also highly engaging, featuring the participation of students from the university's Political Science program. The event was made successful through the enthusiastic participation of students from the Department of Political Science and International Relations. The students showcased their knowledge and debating skills, contributing to a lively and intellectually stimulating session. The session was presided over by two esteemed judges, Dr. Aditi R. Khandelwal and Dr. Ruchi Jain. Their presence and expertise lent great credibility to the discussions, contributing to the depth and quality of the session. As the students of political science enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to participate, the event was set on a path to success from the outset in the field of political science and law brought invaluable insights to the discussions and added to the credibility of the event.

Agenda: Law Updation

The main agenda of the Youth Parliament was "Law Updation." This pertinent topic allowed the participants to delve into the complexities of the legal framework, its relevance in contemporary society, and the need for periodic revisions to address emerging challenges and opportunities. Participants delivered insightful and well-researched speeches, articulating their perspectives on the need for law updation in various areas, from criminal justice to environmental regulations. A hallmark of any parliamentary debate, counter questions, and rebuttals were robust and intellectually stimulating. Participants engaged in healthy discourse, demonstrating their analytical and critical thinking abilities. The event fostered a lively atmosphere filled with intellectual curiosity, as students and judges engaged in meaningful discussions about the nuances of law and its implications.

At the conclusion of the event, some of the outstanding participants were recognized and felicitated for their exemplary contributions to the Youth Parliament. The Chancellor of IIS Deemed to be University, Sir Ashok Gupta, personally presented the awards, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of these students. The Youth Parliament served as a platform for students to showcase their knowledge, debating skills, and awareness of current legal issues. This session was not only a testament to the academic excellence of the university but also a reflection of the dedication and commitment of the students and faculty in promoting an informed and engaged citizenry.

The list of the attendee student according to their portpholios is as: