The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has conducted 'My Health, My Pride' activities on September 25, 2026, across 167 educational institutions and their adopted villages as part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign. The initiative focuses on promoting health, nutrition, wellness, and awareness about substance abuse among young people.
On September 25, 2026, under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Week Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports carried out 'My Health, My Pride' activities through the National Service Scheme (NSS). The nationwide initiative aimed at promoting health, nutrition, wellness, and awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse among young people.
The campaign was conducted across 167 educational institutions and their adopted villages, with a consolidated participation of 1,75,368 individuals.
As part of the initiative, 48,556 youth in the 15–18 years age group received health check-ups and Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments conducted in coordination with District Health Authorities and medical officers under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).
Two expert-led awareness sessions formed a key component of the programme. The session on ‘Importance of Nutrition & Good Health’ engaged 64,938 participants, with medical experts and doctors discussing the importance of nutrition, wellness, and healthy living. A second session on the ‘Impact of Addiction on Good Health’ engaged 61,874 participants, focusing on the adverse health effects of substance abuse.
Approximately 62,000 young people also took the Substance-Free Pledge, reinforcing the campaign’s focus on prevention and informed choices among youth.
Local leaders, dignitaries, and medical professionals participated in the initiative, with 95 institutions hosting such experts and public representatives to inaugurate the camps and interact with young participants.
Female youth accounted for 53.0 per cent of participation in Nutrition & Health sessions and 52.6 per cent in De-Addiction sessions, reflecting significant participation by young women in the campaign activities.
Source:
Press Information Bureau
