An initiative by Dainik Jagran to foster informed citizenship and develop the next generation of public leaders through structured, high-impact parliamentary simulation.
Jagran Youth Parliament recognizes that India's most complex challenges require fresh perspectives, not recycled solutions. JYP is a platform designed to immerse India's brightest minds in exploring ideas through democratic process. Through structured debates and interactive simulations, JYP builds leadership, develops communication skills, and inspires civic engagement.
To empower youth with the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills to actively engage in India’s democratic process and become the voices of progressive change.
6 minutes paired debates at UG & PG level,
topic-based argumentation, judged on articulation and logic.
30-day online training on critical thinking, policy understanding, teamwork, and diplomacy.
Take roles of MPs & Ministers and engage in real issue debates during 2-day JYP session in Delhi with policymakers.
| Large Group Meetings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Agenda | Date | Time |
| Welcoming the selected JYP members to the second phase, Introduction to Phase 2 and National JYP | 28-Feb-26 | 2 pm - 4 pm |
| Group-wise selection of Business for National JYP. | 1-Mar-26 | 2 pm - 4 pm |
| Consolidation and Instructions for National JYPt | 16-Mar-26 | 2 pm - 4 pm |
| Small Groups Meetings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agenda | Group 112 noon - 2pm | Group 23 pm - 5pm | Group 312 noon - 2pm | Group 43 pm - 5pm |
| Debates in Parliament: Types and Procedures. Code of Conduct | 2-Mar | 2-Mar | 3-Mar | 3-Mar |
| How to discuss a bill/issue. Research, preparation and oratory | 5-Mar | 5-Mar | 6-Mar | 6-Mar |
| Mock Debate 1 on Selected Bill/Issue | 7-Mar | 7-Mar | 8-Mar | 8-Mar |
| Detailed, personalised Feedback on Mock Debate 1 | 9-Mar | 9-Mar | 10-Mar | 10-Mar |
| Mock Debate 2 on Selected Bill/Issue | 11-Mar | 11-Mar | 12-Mar | 12-Mar |
| Detailed, personalised Feedback on Mock Debate 2 | 13-Mar | 13-Mar | 13-Mar | 13-Mar |
Undergraduate and postgraduate students from across India are eligible to apply.
No, there is no registration fee. The event is completely free for selected participants.
The event is conducted in a parliamentary debate format based on pre-decided motions judged on articulation, logic, and teamwork.
No.
Selected candidates will receive official communication via email and the participant dashboard on our website.