The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 10 October 2026 that it organised the nationwide ‘Yuva Sanwad Mela’ on 9 October 2026. This event concluded the first month of the 100-Week Sankalp Abhiyan, an initiative to prevent substance abuse under the theme ‘My Health, My Pride’. The drive reached 1,06,855 people across 200 institutions and adopted villages through seminars, informational stalls, and cultural performances. The release does not state an overall effective date, but notes that the second month will focus on physical fitness and sports.
Key points
- Total outreach: 1,06,855 participants, including 93,662 youth.
- Gender breakdown: 48,269 female and 45,618 male youth participants.
- Activities: 509 interactive seminars, 396 info stalls, and 587 cultural performances.
- Reach: Implemented across 15 NSS Regional Directorates in 200 designated institutions.
- Next Phase: Month 2 theme is ‘Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Youth’ focusing on sports and fitness.
When it applies
- Yuva Sanwad Mela
Who it affects
- youth and community members