# My Bharat reaches over 2.11 lakh participants in week six of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan

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Language: en · Section: Schemes · Published: 2026-10-27
Source: PIB, "'नशा मुक्त युवा अभियान' के छठे सप्ताह के दौरान, 'माय भारत ' ने 36 राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों में 2.11 लाख से अधिक प्रतिभागियों को एकजुट किया", 2026-10-26, https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2328673

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said on 26 October 2026 that My Bharat connected 2,11,139 young people and citizens through 694 programmes across 36 states and union territories in week six of the 'Viksit Bharat Ke Liye Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign. The update is for young people and citizens who take part in anti-drug awareness activities.

## What this means for you

This news does not directly affect ordinary people's money, documents or entitlements. It shows that awareness programmes under a government campaign are being held across the country. If such a programme is held in your area, you can join it and help spread the message against drug use.

## Key facts

- 694 programmes were held in the sixth week.
- 2,11,139 young people and citizens joined across 36 states and union territories.
- The campaign is a 100-week drive under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Main activities: burning of the 'Ravan of addiction'/slaying of the 'Mahishasura of addiction', traditional sports and 'Pados Yuva Sansad' discussions.
- 2,11,139 pledges were recorded towards a drug-free India.
- Programmes were held with partners including Fit India, Brahma Kumaris, Heartfulness, FICCI, CIPU, ASSOCHAM and Project Point.

## What happened

Mera Yuva Bharat (My Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, held a series of activities in the sixth week of the 'Viksit Bharat Ke Liye Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign. According to a release dated 26 October 2026, provisional reports say 2,11,139 young people and citizens were connected through 694 programmes across 36 states and union territories.

## What the campaign is

This is a 100-week campaign that aims to connect young people and communities against drug use through awareness programmes, participatory activities and youth-led initiatives. The release says the goal is to encourage young people to adopt a healthy, drug-free lifestyle and to inspire others to stay away from intoxicants.

## What happened in week six

The main activities of the week were the 'burning of the Ravan of addiction/slaying of the Mahishasura of addiction', traditional sports and 'Pados Yuva Sansad' discussions on a drug-free youth for Viksit Bharat. According to the release, these culturally linked initiatives carried the message of overcoming addiction and refusing drugs. Traditional sports promoted physical fitness, a healthy lifestyle and community participation. The Pados Yuva Sansad sessions gave young people and community members a platform to discuss the harmful effects of substance use, prevention strategies and the role of youth in building a drug-free society.

## Who partnered in the programmes

The release says the programmes were held with partners including Fit India, Brahma Kumaris, Heartfulness, FICCI, CIPU, ASSOCHAM and Project Point. This collaborative approach helped bring together youth networks, community institutions and partner organisations to widen the campaign's reach and encourage collective action against substance abuse.

## Pledges and message

Under the campaign, 2,11,139 pledges were recorded towards the goal of a drug-free India. The release says the activities aimed to turn awareness into personal commitment and community-level action.

## What this means for ordinary people

The release does not announce a new government scheme, an application process or a deadline. So ordinary people have no direct paperwork or money-related step to take because of it. It only shows that anti-drug awareness programmes are being held across the country.

## Questions and answers

**What is the My Bharat Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan?**
It is a 100-week campaign called 'Viksit Bharat Ke Liye Nasha Mukt Yuva' under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Its aim is to encourage people to stay away from drugs through awareness programmes, activities and youth-led initiatives.

**How many people joined in the sixth week?**
According to provisional reports, 2,11,139 young people and citizens joined the campaign in the sixth week. This figure comes from 694 programmes held across 36 states and union territories.

**What happened at these programmes?**
The main focus was the 'burning of the Ravan of addiction/slaying of the Mahishasura of addiction', traditional sports and 'Pados Yuva Sansad' discussions on a drug-free youth for Viksit Bharat. These combined cultural participation, physical activity and community dialogue to raise awareness against substance abuse.

**Can ordinary citizens take part in this campaign?**
The release does not say how ordinary citizens can join or where to contact. It only gives information about the sixth week's programmes and the participation in them.

**Which organisations are associated with the campaign?**
The programmes were held with partners including Fit India, Brahma Kumaris, Heartfulness, FICCI, CIPU, ASSOCHAM and Project Point.

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