MY Bharat Organizes Nationwide Anti-Drug Youth Events
MY Bharat, in collaboration with partner organizations, 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, reinforcing the collective commitment towards building a drug-free India.
The initiative 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 to motivate young people to become advocates for a healthy and drug-free society.
The programs featured a range of youth-led activities including the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge, slogan-writing competitions, signature campaigns, debates, Nukkad Nataks, and interactive discussions. These activities encouraged participants to adopt healthy lifestyles and spread awareness about preventing substance abuse. The Yuva Melas were organized in collaboration with spiritual organizations, university associations, and industry associations including Heartfulness, Project Point, CIPU, ASSOCHAM, FICCI, and Brahma Kumaris, strengthening the reach and impact through multi-stakeholder participation.
The initiative witnessed participation from six public representatives, including one Member of Parliament and five Members of Legislative Assemblies. A total of 4,552 activities were organized, and 4,568 slogans were collected, reflecting extensive participant engagement in promoting the message of a Nasha Mukt Bharat. The nationwide mobilization highlights the role of collective action, community participation, and youth leadership in addressing substance abuse, encouraging young people to take responsibility for social change and contribute towards realizing the vision of Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat.