Bringing immense pride to Chandigarh and the State NSS Cell, Ms. Rajanpreet Kaur, NSS Volunteer of Post Graduate Government College, Sector-11, Chandigarh, was highly appreciated by Education Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, for her outstanding achievement at the World Youth Parliament 2026 held at Bengaluru, Karnataka from 24th to 26th March 2026.
The prestigious international event was organized by the State NSS Cell in collaboration with the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, Government of Karnataka and the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK. The event witnessed participation from delegates representing 29 countries. Ms. Rajanpreet Kaur secured the Best Speaker Award (Runner-Up) during the Question Hour under the theme Youth and Democracy.
She presented her views under the Global Anti-Misinformation and Media Literacy Framework Bill 2026, where her impactful articulation, confidence and analytical thinking were widely appreciated by the jury and delegates. Ms. Bhumi and 4 NSS volunteers along with programme officer Khuswant also represented Chandigarh at this global platform, adding to the pride of the Chandigarh.
Appreciating this remarkable achievement, Education Secretary Ms. Prerna Puri stated that such accomplishments by NSS volunteers reflect the strength of youth leadership and the importance of platforms that nurture democratic values, communication skills and global awareness among students. She congratulated Rajanpreet Kaur for bringing laurels to Chandigarh and inspiring other young volunteers to actively participate in nation building.
Dr.Nemi Chand Golia, NSS State Liaison Officer, Chandigarh, congratulated Rajanpreet Kaur and othere volunteers for their commendable representation and stated that their success showcases the vibrant spirit of NSS and the potential of youth to become responsible global citizens. He emphasized that such exposure strengthens the vision of NSS to develop socially responsible and aware young leaders.
NSS Programme Officer, Dr. Monika Dara also appreciated the dedication and hard work of Rajanpreet Kaur. Mr. Jai Bhagwan, Regional Director NSS Chandigarh, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports also graced the Occasion. This achievement has brought great recognition to the Chandigarh Administration, Chandigarh NSS Cell and the city of Chandigarh at the international level.