Question: Youth of which age group will be invited to participate in the District Youth Parliaments, 2019.
(a) 14-16 years.
(b) 15-17 years.
(c) 18-22 years.
(d) 18-25 years.
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Minister of State (I/C) Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (Retd) launched the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 for youth in the age group of 18-25 years, on 12th January, 2019. This festival will continue up to 24th of this month.
- National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 is organised on the theme of “Be the Voice of New India” and “Find solutions and contribute to policy”.
- A maximum of 50 best speakers from the Digital screening and 50 best speakers from Walk-in process will be shortlisted by the Screening Committee in each district & will participate in the District Youth Parliaments.
- The best three speakers selected by a Jury from each District Youth Parliament will participate at the State Youth Parliament.
- The highest scorer from each District in the District Youth Parliament (DYP) will participate in the National Youth Parliament (NYP) as a delegate.
- The National Service Scheme and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan organizations will remain involved at different levels in its conduct and management.
- The best three speakers at the National Youth Parliament will be awarded Rs. 2 Lakhs, Rs. 1.50 Lakhs and Rs. 1 Lakh respectively by the Prime Minister.
Links:
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http://www.psuconnect.in/news/rajyavardhan-rathore-launches-national-youth-parliament-festival-2019/17135