Commemorating the diamond jubilee celebrations of Kerala Legislative Assembly, a three day conclave of socially and politically active youths from various colleges across the country, named “National Students Parliament, Kerala – 2019”, was organised by Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 23.02.2019 to 25.02.2019. The main objective of the programme was to enhance the participation of youth in Nation’s democratic practices. Nine students from the College of Horticulture (8 girls and 1 boy) registered voluntarily for the event, selected, and participated in the conclave. From COH, Dr. Berin Pathrose, NSS programme officer coordinated students participation. The conclave was inaugurated by Shri. Justice (Retd.) P. Sadashivam, Honourable Governor of Kerala on 23.02.2019. Eminent personalities from India and abroad mingled with the students, and it was a great opportunity for them to understand the role to be played by youth to maintain a vibrant democracy. Seminars, discussions, open discourses, regional sessions, etc. were the highlights. The valedictory function was presided over by Shri. P. Sreeramakrishnan, Hon’ble Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly and the inauguration and keynote address were given by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan.
