Panaji, April 10 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that it is encouraging to see a significant number of women coming forward to serve the nation, and that the women's reservation law will strengthen their representation in legislatures.
While addressing students at Goa University, Birla also said that many young people claim to stay away from politics, but it remains a powerful tool to address societal challenges and improve lives.
Birla said it is encouraging to see a significant number of women among trainee officers from services such as IPS and IAS visiting Parliament.
"To further strengthen women's representation in legislatures, the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was passed in the new Parliament," he said.
The speaker said active participation of youth in democratic processes is essential, and greater youth involvement in democracy leads to enhanced transparency and accountability in governance.
"Increased participation of young people in policymaking will help realize the vision of a developed India by 2047," he said.
Birla said casting vote in elections alone is not sufficient; ensuring accountability in governance is also a key responsibility of the youth.
"The talent, energy, ideas, and innovations of India's youth are making meaningful contributions worldwide," he said.
The speaker said across the globe, young Indians are excelling and shaping progress in diverse fields. "Youth are the nation's greatest strength – the hopes and aspirations of the country rest on their shoulders," he said.
Birla said from the freedom struggle to the Goa Liberation Movement, young Indians have consistently demonstrated the resolve to achieve every goal they set. "Dream big, set ambitious goals, and pursue them with determination and unwavering effort," he told the students of the university.
He added that Goa has played a vital role in enriching and strengthening India's diversity.
