Why in news:

• The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently honoured Aastha Sharma, winner of the National Youth Parliament Declamation Contest organised by the Central Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Key Points:

• The all India level National Youth Parliament Declamation Contest was organised in New Delhi.
• Congratulating her on this feat, the state government has termed that it is a matter of pride that girls of the state are excelling in various fields and bringing laurels to the State by exhibiting their talents, underlining that the success of Aastha Sharma will inspire the society and youth in particular.
• It is noteworthy that Aastha, a resident of Shimla district, delivered a speech on the topic "Shared Future Youth in Democracy and Governance" at the National Youth Parliament Declamation Contest.
• She had earlier won district and state-level contests before being selected for this national-level youth parliament declamation contest. Aastha Sharma hails from village Loshta of Kotgarh in Shimla district and is student of Sanjauli College of Excellence.