DAV University’s Oorvi Rathour Bestows with “Best Leader of Opposition” at Fourth National Environment Youth Parliament

Jalandhar, February 18, 2026: DAV University, Jalandhar student Oorvi Rathour, brought laurels to the institution by being conferred with the prestigious title of “Best Leader of Opposition” at the Fourth National Environment Youth Parliament held in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Centered around the international climate agenda of COP30, the event witnessed participation from nearly 400 representatives from across the country. Along with Oorvi, ten selected students from Punjab actively participated on this esteemed national platform.
Oorvi Rathour impressed the audience and jury with her confident articulation, critical insight, and strong leadership presence. In her address, she invoked the core spirit of Indian philosophy, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), emphasizing that sustainable development is not confined to policy frameworks but is also a shared social and moral responsibility. She underscored that India’s traditional worldview can serve as a guiding force in addressing global challenges such as climate change.
It is pertinent to mention that Oorvi has been actively engaged in environmental advocacy in Punjab and was previously selected as the Climate Action Ambassador for the Asia Region by the Commonwealth Youth Council. Her recognition at the National Environment Youth Parliament is recognised as a historic milestone and the first major success for Punjab in the history of the forum.
Congratulating Oorvi on her outstanding accomplishment, Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, DAV University, Jalandhar, remarked, “Oorvi’s achievement is a reflection of the academic excellence, social consciousness, and leadership spirit nurtured at DAV University. Her thoughtful engagement with environmental issues and her ability to represent Punjab at a national platform with such distinction make us immensely proud. She exemplifies the vision of youth leadership that India needs today.”
Dedicating her victory to her alma mater and youth of the nation, Oorvi stated that true leadership lies in raising the voice of the people and reminding the world of its responsibility toward sustainable and inclusive progress.
The University celebrates her achievement as a testament to the intellectual vigor, environmental responsibility, and leadership potential of its students.