The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat, organized Neighbourhood Youth Parliaments and Yuva Melas on October 10, 2026, as part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan under the 100 Weeks Campaign. The nationwide initiative covered 1,469 locations across 34 States with participation from over 3.65 lakh youth and citizens. The program aimed to strengthen grassroots youth engagement, raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse, and encourage young people to take an active role in preventing drug abuse.
The Neighbourhood Youth Parliaments, organized at the block level, featured discussions on challenges associated with substance abuse, strategies to translate awareness into action, and inspiring stories of change. The events included youth-led activities such as the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge, slogan-writing competitions, signature campaigns, debates, and Nukkad Nataks (street plays). A total of 4,552 activities were organized, and 4,568 slogans were collected during the campaign.
The initiative was conducted in collaboration with multiple partner organizations including spiritual organizations, university associations, and industry associations such as Heartfulness, Project Point, CIPU, ASSOCHAM, FICCI, and Brahma Kumaris. The program also witnessed participation from public representatives, including one Member of Parliament and five Members of Legislative Assemblies. The campaign reinforces the collective commitment towards building a drug-free India and highlights the role of collective action, community participation, and youth leadership in addressing substance abuse.