Under-18 elections: 40 school ‘constituencies’ visit Telangana Secretariat
Students from top schools, such as Silver Oaks International, Birla Open Minds International were thrilled to have the opportunity to visit the Secretariat and learn about the inner workings of the government
By Newsmeter Network Published on 9 May 2023 1:20 PM GMT
Hyderabad: It was a historic day as the election officers of 40 school constituencies (schools) visited the Secretariat of Telangana as part of the under-18 elections conducted by WhatIsMyGoal.
In April, Telangana IT minister K.T. Rama Rao launched the under-18 elections and 200 students from 51 schools visited the Legislative Assembly of Telangana. This initiative aims to help students understand the political process and take an active interest in shaping the future of the country. The visit to the Secretariat of Telangana was facilitated by the WE Hub foundation, government of Telangana.
Students from top schools, such as Silver Oaks International, Birla Open Minds International, The Gaudium, Glendale Academy, Pallavi Model, DPS, and many others, were thrilled to have the opportunity to visit the Secretariat and learn about the inner workings of the government. "We represent the Under 18 world. We are empowered to build strength for an amazing future with our little young minds, through interact and emerge as a powerful community in front of others" said J. Evan Nikhil from Birla Open Minds International School.
Deepthi Ravula, CEO of WE Hub, addressed the students and shared insights into the startup ecosystem in Telangana and the role of women in policymaking. She also supported the under-18 elections initiated by WhatIsMyGoal and motivated students to make this a movement across Telangana.
The Chief Election Commissioner of the under-18 elections, Chitralee Sarma, spoke about the importance of the students’ engagement in governance and identifying their voice in the under-18 world. She reiterated the famous words of The King: “The Future is ours, the present is also ours.”
Ms. Sarma, along with the election officers of the constituencies, pledged to conduct the under-18 elections fairly and smoothly.
Speaking about the under-18 world, Lehya Reddy Mukku, a member of the WhatIsMyGoal team from Silver Oaks International School, said, “The under-18 world has the power to engage in the transformative act of civic responsibility.”
Srinidhi Marimganti, another member of WhatIsMyGoal from Silver Oaks International School, said, “By being involved in the under-18 elections, we are witnessing the emergence of future leaders, decision-makers, and change makers who are actively shaping the destiny of our nation.”
Principal Secretary of Telangana, Jayesh Ranjan has been a big supporter in the journey of WhatIsMyGoal in the Under 18 elections. Earlier this year, he addressed the students through a video conference, emphasising the significance of taking an interest in policy-making.
