Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan

Learn about the Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan, its objectives, structure, participating institutions, and importance for exams.

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Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), is set to launch the Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan on 2 August 2026. The campaign is a 100-week nationwide youth mobilisation initiative aimed at promoting a drug-free India under the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. More than one crore youth are expected to participate in the launch by taking the Nasha Mukti Pledge at around 10,000 locations across the country.

About Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan

The Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan is a long-term Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation) movement designed to encourage youth-led action against drug abuse. Rather than being a one-time awareness programme, the campaign seeks to create sustained community participation through regular activities over a period of 100 weeks.

The campaign will mobilise young volunteers from across India through the MY Bharat platform. It aims to spread awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse, encourage healthy lifestyles, and strengthen community engagement in preventing drug addiction.

A wide range of institutions will participate in the campaign, including:

MY Bharat Volunteers
National Service Scheme (NSS)
Youth Clubs
Schools, Colleges, and Universities
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
Industrial Associations
More than 125 Spiritual Organisations

These organisations will conduct awareness drives, outreach programmes, and community-level activities to reinforce the message of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.

The campaign follows a structured weekly calendar, with activities organised every Sunday for 100 weeks. These include:

Sports competitions
Walkathons and rallies
Meditation and yoga sessions
Cultural programmes
Art and poster competitions
Street plays (Nukkad Natak)
Community awareness campaigns

To encourage sustained participation, outstanding volunteers and organisations will be recognised at the 50th, 75th, and 100th week milestones.

The campaign supports the national objective of Nasha Mukt Bharat, which seeks to reduce substance abuse through awareness, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and community participation. It complements the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2020, which focuses on identifying vulnerable districts, conducting awareness campaigns, and strengthening de-addiction services.

MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) is an autonomous youth development platform established by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote volunteerism, leadership, nation-building, and civic engagement among young people. It acts as a digital platform connecting youth with developmental initiatives across the country.

The campaign is also aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, India’s long-term roadmap to become a developed nation by the centenary of Independence. It recognises that a healthy, skilled, and socially responsible youth population is essential for achieving sustainable economic and social development.