Young Indians Parliament 2.0, the flagship model parliament initiative by Young Indians (Yi), was inaugurated today (27th June 2025) at SSVM School of Excellence, Coimbatore.
The event was organised by the Yi Coimbatore Chapter under its Thalir vertical. It is designed to nurture leadership, civic responsibility, and life skills among school students.
The inaugural session was graced by Ganapathy Rajkumar, Member of Parliament, Coimbatore, who presided as the Chief Guest. In his inspiring address, he emphasised the importance of democratic participation and leadership.
He urged students not just to exercise their right to vote but also to consider active roles in governance, policymaking, and public service, becoming torchbearers of change in India.
The event was further graced by the presence of Manimekalai Mohandoss, Managing Trustee, SSVM Institutions, and Mohandoss, Trustee, SSVM Institutions, who attended as the Guests of Honour.
They highlighted the significance of experiential learning models like Yi Parliament in shaping responsible, empathetic, and well-informed future citizens.
More than 150 students from 22 Schools across Coimbatore, including 30 students from Corporation Schools, are participating in this two-day event.
Acting as Members of Parliament, students are forming political parties, representing constituencies, drafting bills, debating policies, and engaging in structured parliamentary proceedings, mirroring the real-world functioning of the Indian Parliament.
Driven by Yi Coimbatore’s Thalir vertical, this initiative aims to foster democratic values, critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities among youth.
It aspires to inspire the next generation to become proactive, responsible citizens and impactful leaders in building the India of tomorrow.
