Srinagar, 02 August (H.S.): The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the launch of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” today at a UT-Level function organised by Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and SKUAST-Kashmir. The 100-week mega campaign was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a nationwide resolve to secure India’s future by empowering its youth and eliminating the menace of drugs.
Addressing the youth of Jammu Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that India’s greatest strength lies in its young population, with nearly 65% below the age of 35. He also highlighted that 37 crore youth in the 15–29 age group are eager to contribute to nation-building.
“The Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan seeks to energize this demographic, guiding them toward healthy lifestyles and active participation in development. Our youth must emerge like a cloud of energy and spread across the horizon of development,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched in 2020 by Hon'ble Prime Minister, is not merely a government programme but a social movement against drug menace. Its objective is to instil values of self-discipline, positive thinking, and strong determination among citizens. The Lieutenant Governor noted that over 1 crore youth are joining the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” at nearly 10,000 locations nationwide, reflecting the collective responsibility of society to protect young people from drugs.
More than 35,000 MY Bharat youth clubs, Nehru Yuva Kendras, schools, colleges, and industry organizations are participating in the 100-week campaign, which connects youth every Sunday across the country. The Lieutenant Governor expressed confidence that this initiative will become a milestone in uprooting drugs from society.
Congratulating the youth of Jammu Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor praised their active participation in the 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan conducted from April 11 to July 20. This campaign, he said, has become a model of success for the entire nation.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
