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JAMMU: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu concluded the Yuva Sansad (Youth Parliament) on Sunday, marking the finale of a two-day event held as part of the Hindi Pakhwada celebrations.
Hosted at the Mandapam Auditorium, the initiative aimed to deepen student engagement with democratic values, parliamentary practices, and the promotion of the Hindi language.
The concluding ceremony was graced by esteemed faculty members and administrative leaders, including Prof. Jabir Ali (Dean, Faculty and Research), Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal (Chairperson, Media and Publication), Dr. Anuja Akhouri (Co-Chairperson, Hindi Rajbhasha Samiti), Cmdr. Kesavan Baskkaran (Chief Administrative Officer), and Dr. Ashish Isher (Hindi Rajbhasha Adhikari), IIM Jammu.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Jabir Ali described the Yuva Sansad as a vibrant platform for experiential learning and civic engagement. He emphasized the importance of role-play and active student involvement in understanding the workings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, while also highlighting how events like the Kavi Sammelan merged language, culture, and constitutional values into a holistic educational experience.
Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal reflected on the initiative as a proud moment for IIM Jammu, underlining the importance of youth in preserving and advancing democratic ideals. Citing the inspiration drawn from leaders like Ram Manohar Lohia, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he called the youth the living symbol of democracy. He also commended Dr. Anuja Akhouri for integrating the Hindi Pakhwada spirit with the Yuva Sansad, transforming it into a true platform for democratic discourse in Hindi.
Delivering the vote of thanks, Dr. Anuja Akhouri expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, for his guidance and support. She acknowledged the combined efforts of faculty, staff, and students in making the Yuva Sansad a success.
The event, anchored by Abhinav Pandey, MBA Healthcare student, celebrated democratic expression, leadership, and linguistic pride-reaffirming IIM Jammu’s commitment to nation-building through youth empowerment.
