The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), organized the fifth week of its 100 Weeks Campaign under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan on October 17, 2026. The week's theme was “Yoga & Meditation for Nasha Mukt Yuva” and “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Par Charcha” (Neighbourhood Youth Parliament). The initiative was conducted in collaboration with spiritual organizations, university associations, and industry associations, including Heartfulness, Project Point, CIPU, ASSOCHAM, FICCI, CII, and Brahma Kumaris.
The campaign achieved significant reach across 36 States and Union Territories, with 1,174 programmes organized. These events featured a range of activities including the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge, yoga and meditation sessions, awareness discussions, and youth engagement activities aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, physical and mental well-being, and raising awareness about substance abuse prevention.
The participation metrics show substantial engagement, with 3,43,288 youth and citizens participating across all events. A total of 3,380 specific activities were organized, and 3,43,288 pledges were taken by participants reaffirming their commitment to a drug-free India. The campaign represents a collective effort by multiple stakeholders to encourage community-level awareness and youth participation in advancing the vision of a drug-free India.