National 10 September 2026 · Event date: 9 September 2026

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju will preside over the Prize Distribution Function of the 27th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju will preside over the prize distribution function of the 27th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas on September 10, 2026, in New Delhi. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ukhrul-1, Manipur secured the first position in the competition and will give a repeat performance during the event.

Why It Matters

This is relevant for competitive exam candidates as a current affairs fact regarding national competitions organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

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In Simple Words

Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju will lead the prize distribution for the 27th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas on September 10, 2026, at the Parliament House Complex in New Delhi. Prizes will be given to winning students and schools for top performance.

PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya from Ukhrul-1, Manipur, won first place and will showcase a repeat performance of a Youth Parliament sitting. The Ministry has run these competitions for 30 years across 100 schools to build democratic values, discipline, and public speaking skills among students.

Key Points

  • The 27th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 prize function is on September 10, 2026.
  • The event takes place at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, New Delhi.
  • Shri Kiren Rijiju will preside over the function.
  • PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ukhrul-1, Manipur stood first overall.
  • The competition has been organized in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for 30 years.
  • 100 Vidyalayas across 8 regions participated in the 2025-26 competition.
  • Regional winners include schools from Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand.
  • The programme aims to instill democratic values, self-discipline, and debate techniques.

Exam Angle

Competition
27th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26
Organizer
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Presiding Officer
Shri Kiren Rijiju
Overall Winner
PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ukhrul-1, Manipur

A. PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ukhrul-1, Manipur (Shillong Region)

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