October 26, 2026 7:27 PM

MY Bharat Mobilises Over 2.11 Lakh Participants Across 36 States and UTs During Sixth Week of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan

Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, mobilised 2,11,139 youth and citizens across 36 States and Union Territories through 694 programmes during the sixth week of the 100 Weeks Campaign under the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Abhiyan, as per the provisional report. The activities focused on Nashe Ke Ravan Ka Dahan/Nasha Rupi Mahishasur Ka Vadh, traditional sports, and Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Par Paricharcha (Neighbourhood Youth Parliam...

October 20, 2026 12:54 PM

MY Bharat holds 1,174 programmes nationwide to promote drug-free lifestyles

Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) organised 1,174 programmes across all 36 states and Union Territories on October 17, drawing 3,43,288 young people and citizens as part of the fifth week of its Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign. The programmes focused on yoga, meditation and community discussions to promote healthy lifestyles and awareness about substance abuse prevention, according to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Held under the themes “Yoga & Meditation for Nasha Mukt ...

October 11, 2026 2:51 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi, urges youth to embrace fitness and reject drugs

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led a 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi as part of the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and work towards a drug-free society. Held under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, the event brought together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants, including medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The programme began at 6 am at Namo G...

September 6, 2026 3:14 PM

Fit India Sundays on Cycle promotes drug-free youth across 25,000 locations

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday led the 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Surat, with the event focusing on the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” and promoting a healthy and substance-free lifestyle among the youth. Mandaviya and Sanghavi, along with athletes, students and fitness enthusiasts, administered the Nasha Mukt Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to building a healthier and dr...

August 30, 2026 12:33 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Urges Citizens to Join ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ campaign is currently gaining momentum across the country to eradicate substance abuse and build a drug-free India by 2047. He also called on the public to participate in the campaign in large numbers by making content for social media, short plays, songs, etc, to make people aware of the campaign. Speaking during the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “Th...

August 2, 2026 12:35 PM

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on Saturday at 11 a.m. via video conferencing, marking the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. The initiative aims to inspire young people to stay away from substance abuse and encourage them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities. The campaign will run for 100 weeks, with weekly activities to be organised every Sunday acr...

July 13, 2026 11:44 AM

MY Bharat launches nationwide youth competitions under anti-drug campaign; registrations begin July 13

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), has announced the launch of district-level competitions under the nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign, with registrations opening from July 13. The initiative aims to mobilise young people in the fight against substance abuse through creative expression while advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. It seeks to build on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to transform the fight against drug a...