KARIMNAGAR, NOVEMBER 10, 2026: The District-Level Competitions of Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament – 2027 were conducted at SRR Government Arts and Science College, Karimnagar, on the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” (Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India). The programme was inaugurated by Ashwini Tanaji Wakade, Additional Collector and Local Bodies Officer, Karimnagar District, who attended as the Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp on Tuesday.
Corporator Sri Ramana Reddy attended the programme as the Guest of Honour, while the Principal of the College, Prof. K. Ramakrishna, presided over the function. District Youth Officer G. Thirupathi Reddy served as the Coordinator, and NSS Programme Officer B. Elizabeth Rani acted as the Convener.
Addressing the gathering, Ashwini Tanaji Wakade stated that youth are the true wealth of the nation and called upon them to stay away from substance abuse, adopt healthy lifestyles, and actively contribute to nation-building. She emphasised that drug abuse not only damages an individual’s health but also affects family relationships, social values, and the future of the nation. She further highlighted that creating awareness among young people about the harmful effects of drugs is everyone’s responsibility.
She encouraged students not to limit themselves to academics alone but also to develop awareness of social issues and take leadership in bringing positive changes to society. She advised the youth to stay away from intoxicating substances and focus on sports, education, skill development, and creative activities. She firmly stated that a healthy society, a strong nation, and the vision of Viksit Bharat can be achieved only through a drug-free youth population.
Guest of Honour Corporator Sri Ramana Reddy stated that programmes like Youth Parliament play a significant role in developing leadership qualities, social responsibility, and patriotism among young people. He encouraged every student to become a responsible youth ambassador against drug abuse.
Presiding over the programme, Principal Prof. K. Ramakrishna advised students to make effective use of such platforms to improve their communication skills, leadership abilities, and social awareness. He emphasised that the active participation of youth is essential for accelerating the development of the nation.
District Youth Officer G. Thirupathi Reddy explained that the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament programme, organised under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, aims to promote democratic values, leadership qualities, national integration, and social responsibility among young people.
Nearly 165 students registered for the district-level competitions and participated enthusiastically. Each participant was given three minutes to deliver a speech on the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat,” expressing their views, innovative ideas, and suggestions for addressing the issue of substance abuse.
The top three participants selected from these competitions will represent Karimnagar District at the State-Level Competitions.
The programme was attended by College Vice-Principals Sri P. Nithin and Sri T. Rajaiah, K. Arjun, G. Rajender, P. Thirupathi, M. Venkateshwarlu, T. Srinivas, R. Sanjeev, M. Satyaprakash, M. Rajesh, T. Swarupa Rani, Archana, Kalajyothi, Raju, Mallareddy, and several other faculty members and college staff, who contributed to the successful organisation of the programme.
The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament – 2027 District-Level Competitions served as an effective platform to create awareness among young people about the dangers of substance abuse and to inspire them to become responsible citizens and contribute towards building a drug-free and developed India.
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