ARUWYE organized two State Level Children Parliament Training Programmes in the INM Province on 29 April 2026 and 8 May 2026 with active participation from students representing ANCP Centres across Chennai, Tiruvallur, Nandhambakkam, Michaelpuram, Thiruvannamalai, Salem, Erode and Vellore districts. The programmes aimed to create awareness among children on democratic values, leadership roles, child rights, environmental responsibility and social participation through experiential learning and interactive training sessions. Key topics covered included the Structure of ANCP, Children Parliament Trainer Rights, the Structure of the Indian Government, Environment, War, Entertainment and the importance of active citizenship. Students were assigned parliamentary roles such as Prime Minister and various ministerial positions, enabling them to understand the functioning of the parliamentary system in a practical and engaging manner. The sessions encouraged leadership, teamwork, confidence and responsibility among the children. Mr. Thenpandian Advocate and Child Welfare Chariperson – Tiruvallur, Mr. Paul Thomas facilitated orientation and training sessions, explaining governance systems, leadership responsibilities, parliamentary functioning and civic participation in a simple and relatable manner. Children actively participated by asking questions, sharing ideas and engaging in discussions.
As part of the programmes, rallies were organized to raise awareness on important social issues such as environmental protection, child rights, peace, war and social responsibility. Students enthusiastically carried placards and slogans promoting environmental care, peace and the rights of children. Advocate Mr. Paul Thomas also conducted a special session on identifying community issues and preparing petitions to address local concerns. Students discussed challenges in their communities, including sanitation, water scarcity and environmental problems, and worked together in teams to draft petitions for submission to Panchayat leaders and local councillors. The programmes further included creative chart activities on child rights and the concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, where students expressed their ideas through drawings and writings. Overall, the training programmes successfully empowered children with knowledge, leadership skills and civic awareness, encouraging them to become active and responsible citizens in society.
