{"id":3382,"date":"2025-04-16T15:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/?p=3382"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:08:28","slug":"youth-immersion-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.dbuniversity.ac.in\/dept-of-public-administration\/youth-immersion-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Immersion TRIP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Don Bosco University Students Engage with Legislative Practices Firsthand<\/strong> <em>Guwahati, April 9, 2025<\/em> \u2014 In a significant step toward fostering democratic awareness and youth leadership, students from the <strong>Department of Public Administration and Psychology<\/strong> at <strong>Assam Don Bosco University<\/strong> participated in the <strong>Youth Immersion Program<\/strong> organized by the <strong>Assam Legislative Assembly<\/strong> at the <strong>Srimanta Sankardeva International Auditorium, Guwahati<\/strong>. This <strong>inter-departmental study trip<\/strong>offered students a rare, hands-on opportunity to explore the inner workings of the state\u2019s legislative processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was organized as a part of the <em>Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav<\/em> celebrations, fulfilling a resolution from the 8th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference, which called upon all legislative bodies to initiate youth-centric political engagement programs for national development and the common good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Visionary Theme with National Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program, themed <strong>&#8220;Assam Legislative Assembly \u2013 Procedures and Practices,&#8221;<\/strong> aimed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educate youth about legislative functioning and governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promote civic participation and awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create platforms for informed dialogue on lawmaking and democratic processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivate future-ready leaders capable of contributing to community and national growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>over 60% of India\u2019s population under the age of 30<\/strong>, the program recognized youth as a powerful force in shaping India&#8217;s democratic and developmental future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inspiration from Esteemed Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight of the program was the <strong>inaugural session<\/strong>, which featured inspiring addresses by distinguished leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shri Biswajit Daimary<\/strong>, <em>Hon\u2019ble Speaker, Assam Legislative Assembly<\/em>, passionately urged students to take ownership of India&#8217;s democratic legacy. He reminded them that democracy thrives when its youngest citizens are informed, involved, and inspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shri Shankarbhai Chaudhary<\/strong>, <em>Hon\u2019ble Speaker, Gujarat Legislative Assembly<\/em>, highlighted India\u2019s vibrant parliamentary heritage and encouraged the youth to actively engage with political discourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Numal Momin<\/strong>, <em>Deputy Speaker<\/em>, emphasized ethical leadership and the significance of being a public servant with integrity and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta<\/strong>, <em>Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University<\/em>, called for educational institutions to act as nurturing grounds for civic leadership and policy innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These thought-provoking speeches energized the audience, setting a powerful tone for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Immersive Learning Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ce93d9ff uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 256C0 114.6 114.6 0 256 0C397.4 0 512 114.6 512 256C512 397.4 397.4 512 256 512C114.6 512 0 397.4 0 256zM371.8 211.8C382.7 200.9 382.7 183.1 371.8 172.2C360.9 161.3 343.1 161.3 332.2 172.2L224 280.4L179.8 236.2C168.9 225.3 151.1 225.3 140.2 236.2C129.3 247.1 129.3 264.9 140.2 275.8L204.2 339.8C215.1 350.7 232.9 350.7 243.8 339.8L371.8 211.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Info Box<\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">Click here to change this text. 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Many expressed a renewed interest in public service, law, and policy-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cListening to Shri Biswajit Daimary speak about youth as torchbearers of democracy gave me a new perspective. We\u2019re not just students\u2014we\u2019re future leaders,\u201d<\/em> said one participant from the Public Administration department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inter-departmental nature of the trip fostered cross-disciplinary learning, with psychology students also gaining insights into political behavior, civic psychology, and social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Platform for Future Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Youth Immersion Program bridged the gap between academic learning and real-world governance. Students left with enhanced knowledge, stronger civic consciousness, and the motivation to contribute meaningfully to their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acknowledgements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delegation was coordinated by <strong>Dr. Santhosh J.<\/strong> and<strong>Dr. Khaidem Y. Singha<\/strong>, whose guidance and mentorship were instrumental in shaping the students\u2019 experience. The Department of Public Administration and Psychology expresses heartfelt gratitude to the <strong>Assam Legislative Assembly<\/strong> for hosting this forward-thinking initiative and providing youth a seat at the democratic table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don Bosco University Students Engage with Legislative Practices Firsthand Guwahati, April 9, 2025 \u2014 In a significant step toward fostering democratic awareness and youth leadership, students from the Department of Public Administration and Psychology at Assam Don Bosco University participated in the Youth Immersion Program organized by the Assam Legislative Assembly at the Srimanta Sankardeva 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