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Distribution of alcohol during elections should be stopped..concerns were raised during Youth Parliament

Block level Youth Parliament was organised by Nehru Yuva Kendera. NYK Parliament is a simulation of Indian Parliament where people from slums,urban villages from south Delhi will participated to represent fellow youth and debated and discussed the issues related to young people at block level. The one day event  acquainted youth between the ages of 18 to 30 years about the functioning of India’s representative institutions and give them a first-hand experience of policy-making processes. The event aimed to make the youth aware about parliamentary procedures and develop in students an insight into the working of the parliament. The objective of the event is to sensitize the youth of the Mehrauli block about crucial alcohol policy issues and its implications at grass root level. Mr.Suneel Vatsyayan Social activist and Chairperson Nada India along with Ms.Pallavi of Pehchaan Radio club coordinator facilitated the session. Mr.Vatsyayn firstly talked about importance of such youth parliamentarian experience for young people and underlined youth participation in policy level. Mr.Vatsyayan also shared his youth parliament experience at school level as Minister of culture. YUVA VIKAS MANDAL 
Following concerns were raised and supported by all young people participating
Distribution of alcohol during elections should be stopped as most of the young people who never tasted alcohol hooked on it. 
solvent user children,Drug and alcohol user at the community level are isolated ,stigmatized and  blamed.
Cleanness and water shortage are big problem  
Roads and lanes in the community 
Young people’s participation is facilitating the active involvement of youth in decision making at community level in matters concerning them and encouraging their expressions in those issues.

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  1. This looks like an excellent event! Youth engagement is the most powerful way to build leadership.

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