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Substance Abuse Prevention
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A nationwide push to prevent substance abuse among youth is gaining momentum across India, driven by initiatives like the MY Bharat-NSS Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan and related programs. These efforts, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and organizations like ASSOCHAM and FICCI, have engaged over 300,000 participants through events ranging from yoga and self-defense demonstrations to walks, pledge campaigns, and interactive seminars. The focus on youth empowerment and community engagement, alongside targeted awareness programs in key regions like Rajasthan's opium cultivation areas, underscores a broader governmental commitment to fostering an addiction-free society and promoting healthier lifestyles, potentially mitigating long-term social and economic costs associated with substance abuse.
MY Bharat Organizes 1,469 Youth Anti-Drug Events
MY Bharat organized Neighbourhood Youth Parliaments and Yuva Melas across 1,469 locations in 34 states with 3.65 lakh participants.
The initiative aimed to raise awareness about substance abuse harms
MY Bharat-NSS Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Engages 91,179 Participants
Ministry of Youth Affairs launched Month 2 of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan with Yoga and Self-Defence Day nationwide.
91,179 participants engaged across 183 institutions through 332 yoga sessions and 311 s
MY Bharat Organizes Nasha Mukt Yuva Walk Nationwide
MY Bharat organized a nationwide 'Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva' across 150+ locations with over 1 lakh participants to combat substance abuse.
The event featured 3-5 km walks, Nukkad Nataks, slogan writin
MY Bharat-NSS Nasha Mukt Abhiyan Engages 1.06 Lakh
Ministry of Youth Affairs organized nationwide Yuva Sanwad Mela engaging 106,855 participants against substance abuse.
Campaign featured 509 interactive seminars, 396 awareness stalls, and 587 cultura
CBN Rajasthan Observes Anti-Drug Addiction Day
Central Bureau of Narcotics Rajasthan organized awareness programs across opium cultivation areas on National Anti-Drug Addiction Day.
Multiple sessions educated students, cultivators, and communities