# Over 96,700 youth join MY Bharat-NSS cyclothon and walkathon under drug-free campaign

URL: https://kasba.co.in/en/story/over-96-700-youth-join-my-bharat-nss-cyclothon-and-walkathon
Language: en · Section: Sports · Published: 2026-11-01
Source: PIB, "एमवाई भारत-एनएसएस ने नशा मुक्त युवा अभियान के तहत राष्ट्रव्यापी साइक्लोथॉन और वॉकथॉन में 96,700 से अधिक युवाओं की भागीदारी सुनिश्चित की", 2026-10-31, https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2331065

MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) held cyclothons, walkathons and runs across the country on 30-31 October 2026, with over 96,700 people from more than 200 institutions taking part. The events were part of the seventh week of the drug-free youth campaign and directly involved students and volunteers linked to these institutions.

## What this means for you

This is an awareness campaign, not a new government scheme or recruitment drive. Ordinary people do not have to fill any form and no last date has been set. If your child or you are part of a school, college or NSS unit, details of future activities can come from there.

## Key facts

- Events were held on 30-31 October 2026
- Over 96,700 people from more than 200 institutions took part
- Walkathons and runs drew over 23,300 participants; cyclothons over 8,000
- Cycle rallies covered 10-15 km; walkathons and runs 3-5 km
- Over 11,400 youth joined the plogging drives
- About 26,000 participants took a 'drug-free' pledge at the end

## What happened

MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) organised cyclothons, walkathons and runs across the country on 30-31 October 2026. More than 96,700 people from over 200 institutions took part. The activities were held at public places and prominent civic spots, bringing together students, NSS volunteers and community members.

## Which campaign it was part of

The events were part of the seventh week of the 100-week 'Drug-Free Youth Resolution for a Developed India' campaign. In its second month, the theme was 'Healthy Youth, Drug-Free Youth' (Shakti and Seva). The aim was to spread awareness about the harmful effects of substance use and encourage fitness, a healthy lifestyle and community service.

## How many took part where

NSS units held cycle rallies of 10-15 km and walkathons and runs of 3-5 km. Walkathons and runs together drew over 23,300 participants, while cyclothons saw over 8,000 youth take part. School groups, women's groups and senior citizens also joined the walkathons.

## Beyond the run

Volunteers also held street plays, slogan-writing activities and songs to get people talking about substance use, peer pressure and recovery. Street plays drew over 5,600 participants and members of the public, while slogan-writing and music activities involved over 11,800 people.

## Cleanliness and environment

The campaign also included 'plogging' - picking up litter while jogging or walking - along rally routes. Over 11,400 youth took part, collecting waste and handing segregated waste to local municipal bodies.

## How it ended

The activities closed with a collective 'drug-free pledge', in which about 26,000 participants and community members committed to building a drug-free society. Youth ambassadors also shared reels and photos of the events on Instagram using #NashaMuktYuva.

## What this means for ordinary people

This is an awareness campaign, not a new government scheme. Ordinary people do not need to apply for anything and no last date has been set. Students and volunteers linked to schools, colleges or NSS units can get information about future activities from their institution.

## Questions and answers

**When was the MY Bharat-NSS cyclothon and walkathon held?**
On 30-31 October 2026. It was organised at more than 200 institutions across the country.

**How many people took part in these events?**
More than 96,700 people. Of these, over 23,300 joined walkathons and runs, and over 8,000 joined cyclothons.

**Do I need to apply to take part?**
No. This was an awareness campaign, and the release does not mention any application or registration for the general public.

**What was this campaign part of?**
It was part of the seventh week of the 100-week 'Drug-Free Youth Resolution for a Developed India' campaign. The theme was 'Healthy Youth, Drug-Free Youth'.

**What is plogging?**
Picking up litter while jogging or running. Over 11,400 youth collected waste in these drives and handed the segregated waste to local municipal bodies.

Kasba Desk, Kasba. This routine notice was drafted with AI from an official source and published automatically; an editor reviews it after publishing.