Young Parliamentarian from Kurukshetra gets acknowledged for his contribution in the field of Politics

Shri Naveen Jindal, Member of Parliament, Kurukshetra is among 25 Indians who figure in the annual list of 250 Global Young Leaders by the Geneva Based World Economic Forum (WEF). This honour is bestowed each year by WEF to recognise and acknowledge the top 250 young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, their commitment to society and their potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.

Shri Naveen Jindal is being felicitated by WEF for his outstanding contribution and achievements in the field of ‘politics’. Mr. Naveen Jindal is a Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra Constituency (Indian National Congress) since 2004. He has in his tenure contributed significantly in improving the basic amenities and educational facilities for his constituency. Health, education, population stabilisation, infrastructure, upliftment of agricultural and industrial scenario, overall development of Kurukshetra as a major tourist destination are the key political goals he has set for himself.

Shri Jindal has in past single-handedly restored the Fundamental Right of every Indian to fly and show respect to the national flag. He has been instrumental in various other initiatives like enforcing smoking ban in Parliament, acceptance of Indian currency in duty free shops at the international terminals of the Indian airports, allowance of imports of ammunition and accessories for sporting purposes to the level of district level associations etc.

Shri Naveen Jindal has been selected for the honour with other 24 eminent Indians who have excelled in different fields like cinema, corporate, arts and culture and social sectors. Drawn from a pool of over 4000 candidates the Young Global Leaders nominated in 2007 have been chosen by a selection committee of 34 eminent international media leaders from significant media houses including New York Times, Fuji Television, Reuters, Pearson etc.