Students don mantle of elected representatives with elan at Young Indians’ Parliament
The third edition of the Young Indians’ Parliament in Coimbatore allowed 109 students to simulate legislative proceedings and debate national policy issues. The event aimed to foster leadership skills and democratic understanding among the youth.
Why it matters
Educational initiatives like this help prepare the next generation for civic engagement and public service roles.
The third edition of the Young Indians’ Parliament (YiP 3.0) organised by the Yi Coimbatore Chapter at the Kumaraguru campus on Friday witnessed 109 student delegates taking part in rigorous debates, legislative proceedings, and policy-making sessions.
The two-day simulation organised in collaboration with Kumaraguru Centre for Public and Competitive Careers (KCPC) and the Department of Political Science, Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science (KCLAS), brought together students from 14 schools across the region donning the mantle of elected representatives.
District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar exhorted the students to cultivate the traits of listening, empathy, and mutual respect to become effective future leaders. Prioritise active listening, concentration and patience, he said, underscoring the need to embrace the country’s vast cultural and regional diversity.
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