Guwahati: Young Indians (Yi), an initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in association with the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), has announced the Young Indians Parliament (YiP) 2026, which will be held on July 3 and 4 at the Assam Legislative Assembly in Guwahati.
Organised by the Yi Guwahati Chapter, the programme aims to promote civic responsibility, constitutional awareness and democratic participation among students.
The event is open to students of Classes IX to XII and is designed to help them understand the functioning of India’s parliamentary system through simulated parliamentary proceedings.
According to the organisers, participants will take on the roles of Members of Parliament, ministers, opposition leaders and committee members.
The programme will include Question Hour, policy debates, legislative drafting and committee discussions. The Guwahati edition will bring together more than 165 students from across Assam.
Of these, 66 students were selected through district-level debate competitions held across the state’s 33 districts, while around 100 students from private schools will also participate.
ASSEB Chairman R. C. Jain said the programme provides students with an opportunity to learn about democracy and responsible citizenship through practical experience.
The inaugural ceremony on July 3 will be attended by Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass as the chief guest.
The closing and award ceremony on July 4 will be attended by Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, who will felicitate participants for their performance in debate, legislative drafting, public speaking and other parliamentary activities.
Officials said the programme is part of Young Indians’ national initiative to encourage youth leadership, civic awareness and informed participation in democratic processes.