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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dhansura, Sabarkantha, Gujarat was awarded the Running Parliamentary Shield and Trophy for standing first in the Youth Parliament Competition for the year 2003-2004. Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Suresh Pachouri gave away the prizes here today. Merit trophies to 7 vidyalayas were also given for standing first in their respective regions. Speaking on the occasion Shri Pachouri expressed hope that with such youngsters trained in Parliamentary procedures our Parliamentary democracy will be in safe hands. He also said that violence has no place in a democratic country and expressed hope that the Youth Parliament Scheme would contribute towards qualities of discipline, leadership, tolerance and concern for society among students.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has been organizing Youth Parliament Competition in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the last 7 years and 101 vidyalayas participated during 2003-04.
The Youth Parliament Scheme aims at inculcating among the younger generations the spirit of self-discipline, tolerance of diverse opinion, righteous expression of views and other virtues of a democratic way of life. Besides, the scheme also acquaints students with the practices and procedures of Parliament, techniques of discussion and debate and develops in them the quality of leadership.
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