District-level VBYP speech competition conducted
Source: The Sangai Express

Noney, November 10 2026: The district-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026-27, speech competition was held today at the auditorium hall of Jadonang Memorial College, Longmai, Noney District Headquarters, under the theme "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" (Drug-Free Youth) .

The programme was organised by Mera Yuva Bharat, Noney, in collaboration with Jadonang Memorial College, Longmai, under the aegis of the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

Father Augustin Nula, Vice-Principal of Savio High School, Awangkhul; Disinrei Kamei, Principal of Domini English High School; and Sk Jangdai, general secretary of the Longmai Students' Union, attended the programme as jury members.

The programme was chaired by Gaithoiliu Riamei and Sk Namkhon, Assistant Professors of Jadonang Memorial College.

Delivering the welcome address, Dr Rimmei Longmei, Principal of Jadonang Memorial College, highlighted the significance of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament as a national platform for youth leadership, civic engagement and democratic participation.

He explained that the initiative provides young people with opportunities to deliberate on national priorities, exchange innovative ideas, interact with policymakers and experts, and contribute towards the realisation of the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.He further emphasised that the programme aims to nurture constitutional values, strengthen democratic participation, promote understanding of public policy, and develop critical thinking, innovation and collaborative leadership among young people.

A total of 51 students from higher secondary and college-level institutions in the Longmai area of Noney district participated in the district-level competition.

Following the competition, three students were selected to represent the district at the state-level competition.

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