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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme (NSS), launched Month 2 of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan with the nationwide observance of “Yoga evam Aatm-Suraksha Diwas” (Yoga and Self-Defence Day) on October 16, 2026. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the campaign has entered its second month under the theme “Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Youth (Shakti evam Seva),” focusing on physical fitness, mental resilience, discipline and self-confidence as key elements of a healthy, addiction-free society.

The Week 5 intervention witnessed the participation of 91,179 people across 183 educational institutions, NSS units and adopted villages nationwide. The activities brought together local leaders, police officials, sports authorities, medical experts and certified yoga instructors to promote healthy lifestyles, personal safety and awareness about substance abuse.

As part of the initiative, 332 yoga sessions engaged 34,290 participants, including 19,882 women, while 311 self-defence demonstrations reached 31,507 participants, including 18,364 women. An additional 180 community awareness activities engaged 25,391 participants. The yoga sessions incorporated the Common Yoga Protocol and relaxation techniques to highlight the importance of physical well-being and stress management. Self-defence demonstrations focused on practical safety techniques, situational awareness and personal security, particularly for young women.

Women accounted for 57.1% of the total participation, reflecting their strong engagement in the campaign. Regional Directorates, including Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna and Trivandrum, recorded notable female participation. The activities were supported by partner organisations, including Anuvrat Vishva Bharati Society, BAPS, Bharat Scouts & Guides and MY Bharat Kendras.

The nationwide observance also generated significant digital outreach, with 4,197 social media posts shared organically under the campaign hashtag #NashaMuktYuva.

By integrating yoga, self-defence and community awareness, the initiative reinforces the role of physical fitness, mental well-being and personal resilience in preventing substance abuse. Through the 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan, MY Bharat and NSS continue to mobilise young people and communities towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat and an addiction-free India, guided by the NSS motto, “Not Me, But You.”.

Pawan Singh Faujdar

Official source

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Source attribution: Press Information Bureau, Government of India.