(a) whether Youth Parliament Competitions are held in all the schools and colleges of the States
every year;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of States who have not held these
competitions; and
(c) the financial assistance provided to various States for holding this competition during the
last three years, State-wise ?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS(SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) to (b) No Sir. However, the All India Whips’ Conference had recommended that all States
should take steps to implement the Youth Parliament Scheme on the pattern adopted by the Central
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. The Central Scheme envisages the conduct of the Competitions in
selected schools only and not in all the schools. Further, it is not mandatory on the part of
States to conduct Youth Parliament Competitions in the schools and colleges.
(c) Details of Financial Assistance provided to various States for holding Youth Parliament
Competitions during the last three years is as under: -
S.N. Financial Year Name State/UT Amount of Assistance(Rs.)
1. 2006-2007
(i) Haryana 99,985/-
2. 2007-2008
(i) Haryana 1,11,315/-
(ii) Mizoram 1,00,000/-
3. 2008-2009
(i) Haryana 1,99,891/-
(ii) Karnataka 1,91,782/-
2,00,000/-