As democratic institutions adapt to modern administrative demands, higher education institutions play a central role in preparing global-minded citizens to contribute to governance and public policy. In alignment with this national imperative, SRM University-AP, Amaravati in partnership with MY Bharat, Department of Youth Affairs, hosted the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2027 under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue.

The forum gathered students, delegates, academic leaders, and government officials at the university campus to examine the policy implications of the One Nation, One Election initiative, establishing an intellectual space for young leaders to analyse complex constitutional frameworks.

The assembly was graced by Shri K Venkat Uzwal, Director of MY Bharat, Department of Youth Affairs, Guntur, and Ms Kiranmai Devireddy, Deputy Director of MY Bharat, Guntur.

Shri K Venkat Uzwal urged attendees to recognise public service as an essential responsibility of citizenship. Invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of self-realisation through service to humanity, they highlighted how parliamentary simulations encourage youth to examine societal structures critically and align their personal ambitions with national progress.

Outlining the operational vision of the programme, Ms Kiranmai Devireddy detailed the event framework, which incorporated interactive roundtables, policy presentations, and parliamentary debates designed to sharpen analytical skills.

Representing SRM University-AP were Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar, Vice-Chancellor; Prem Kumar, Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Jatindra Kumar Dash, Dean of Academic Affairs; and Ms Revathi, Director of Student Affairs. Their collective presence reinforced the strategic alliance between state youth administration and academic leadership, aimed at expanding global opportunities for student participation in civic affairs.

Delivering the key address, Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar addressed the mechanics of leadership, dispelling the traditional belief that leaders are born rather than developed. He drew a distinction between ascribed and achieved leadership, noting that every collective group naturally yields leadership when individuals are provided structured opportunities to serve society. He emphasised that SRM University-AP remains committed to creating institutional platforms that prepare students to assume leadership roles across global professional and civic arenas.

The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2027 reflects SRM AP‘s ongoing effort to integrate academic learning with civic leadership. By encouraging rigorous debate on constitutional reform, the university continues to strengthen its global mission of developing thoughtful, articulate graduates equipped to influence policy decisions in India and on the global stage.