The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 17 October 2026 that it has launched the second month of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan. This phase, themed “Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Youth (Shakti evam Seva),” began with the nationwide observance of Yoga and Self-Defence Day on 16 October 2026. The initiative aims to prevent substance abuse by promoting physical fitness, mental resilience, and personal security among young people. The activities were conducted across 183 institutions and community locations nationwide.
Key points
- 91,179 people participated across 183 educational institutions, NSS units, and adopted villages.
- 332 yoga sessions engaged 34,290 participants, including 19,882 women.
- 311 self-defence demonstrations reached 31,507 participants, including 18,364 women.
- Women made up 57.1% of the total participation in the campaign.
- 180 community awareness activities engaged 25,391 participants.
When it applies
- Yoga evam Aatm-Suraksha Diwas
Who it affects
- participants in educational institutions, NSS units and adopted villages