Democracy is not a new concept to India. India has a long tradition of tolerance of different views and creeds, which is the hall-mark of any true democracy.

The Indian Constitution which came into force on 26 January, 1950, has set up a democratic form of government. By a democratic form of government is meant a government which is based on the consent of the governed. It is a system in which free public opinion is the main source of law and in which the government depends upon public opinion and responds to changes in public opinion. Democracy derives its vitality from the freedom of opinion and discussion which it tolerates. In democracy it is believed that truth emerges from the competition of ideas. The outstanding merit of democracy is that by making people voters and participating in public affairs, it compels people to consider public issues and form their opinion on them.

Not on a few occasions do we observe that normal rules of discussion are violated by the people who manage civic and political affairs. Decorum which is essential for making any discussion purposeful, is flouted and participants are swayed by emotions. Many a time discussions become one sided in the sense that only the more vocal people present their views and others sit as silent observers. As a result various aspects of a problem are not presented properly, and consequently appropriate decisions are not taken. In some cases where every participant is on his/her toes to present his/her point of view, the very functioning of the institution is jeopardised owing to chaotic conditions prevailing in the deliberations.

It is, therefore, necessary that a suitable programme is devised to train students for their role as citizens in a democracy. Education should make students competent enough to consider public issues and form their opinion on them judiciously.

Youth is a season of hope and aspiration. It is proper to take advantage of this and develop in our young students the necessary civic competence. A good citizen is supposed to be an expert in human relations. This expertness is needed at a many points; in inter-group relations; across the table in discussion; in family affairs; in local and national affairs. The meaning of citizenship is not only confined to knowing rights and duties, but also extended to areas of human behaviour. WE must have suitable programme to train our students in the filed of human behaviour.

Model Indian Parliament is a replica of the parliamentary proceedings of a legislature or other deliberative assembly. Model parliament is usually held as an educational tool to promote understanding the working of government. Such programmes have also been held to promote social or political change. Interaction and reaction is encouraged between mock parliaments to replicate real life reactions, to debate on national and international policy.

Participants in model parliament, known as member model parliament, represent their political parties and their ideology. Participants are provided with a topic in advance. Member of model parliament conduct research before parliamentary session and formulate position for debate with their fellow members, staying true to their political affiliations.

At the end of the session, the best performing members of model parliament will be recognized with cash prizes.