Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Goa under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a youth parliament programme focused on electoral reforms. Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Shet Tanawade attended as Chief Guest.
On November 4, 2026, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Goa under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Programme at the Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim. The theme was 'One Nation, One Election'. Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sadanand Shet Tanawade attended as the Chief Guest. During his address, he emphasized the importance of youth participation in democratic processes and encouraged students to understand democratic institutions, electoral reforms, and their responsibilities as informed citizens.
The Debate competition was judged by a five-member panel comprising Shri Atmaram V. Gaonkar, Retired Head of Department, Government Polytechnic; Dr. Sonya Angle, Assistant Professor, Damodar College of Commerce; Dr. Glenis Mendonca, Associate Professor of Economics, Carmel College, Nuvem; Shri Wilfred Goes, Retired Principal, Goa College of Art; and Mrs. Marle de Jesus, Faculty Member, Institute of Nursing Education, Bambolim. The winners were felicitated with prizes for their performance.
Ms. Dash conducted the proceedings as the Master of Ceremonies. Approximately 300 students participated in the programme.
Dr. Wilson N. Fernandes, Principal of the Institute of Nursing Education, also addressed the participants and appreciated the initiative. He urged students to make the best use of such platforms to enhance their knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills.
Shri Samyek Meshram, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat, North Goa, highlighted the vision and objectives of MY Bharat, particularly its initiatives aimed at youth engagement, leadership development, and nation-building.
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