Overview
- Under the Mera Yuva Bharat initiative, 200 tribal youth and 20 officers from CRPF, BSF and ITBP visited the Assembly from eight Naxal-affected districts across five states.
- Participants came from Bastar, Kanker, Narayanpur, West Singhbhum, Balaghat, Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Gadchiroli.
- Speaker Vijender Gupta called Birsa Munda a timeless symbol of courage and cited the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 as a testament to his struggle for tribal rights.
- Chief guest Ashish Sood said education is complete only when it connects youth with their roots, echoing NEP 2020’s emphasis on experiential learning.
- Visiting youths shared takeaways from exposure to democratic institutions, and cultural performances showcased traditions from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh.