Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat
Inspiring responsible choices, healthy lifestyles and active youth participation in building a healthier and developed India.
Empowering Youth for a Drug-Free India
As part of the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, the National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of UEM Jaipur organized a special telecast programme on 2 August 2026 under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat.”
The programme was organized with the objective of sensitizing young students about the growing social and personal consequences of substance abuse and highlighting the significant role of youth in realizing the vision of a developed and progressive India.
The programme provided students with an opportunity to participate collectively in a national-level awareness initiative and listen to the message delivered by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, through his “Mann Ki Baat” programme.
The event emphasized responsible citizenship, healthy living, self-discipline, and active youth participation in addressing important social challenges.
Building Awareness & Responsibility
To create awareness among students regarding the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse.
To encourage young people to adopt a healthy, disciplined, and responsible lifestyle.
To promote the vision of a “Nasha Mukt Yuva.” or drug-free youth.
To sensitize students about the physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences associated with substance abuse.
To encourage students to act as responsible members of society and contribute towards spreading awareness about addiction.
To highlight the important contribution of youth in the development and progress of the nation.
To strengthen students’ sense of social responsibility and encourage them to participate in nation-building activities.
To connect students with national initiatives aimed at creating a healthier and more responsible younger generation.
Listening, Reflecting & Acting
“Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”
A national message encouraging young citizens to make responsible choices.
The special telecast was organized at UEM Jaipur and witnessed enthusiastic participation from 240 students. Students assembled for the programme and participated collectively in the live telecast of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s “Mann Ki Baat.”
The programme provided a meaningful platform for students to listen to and reflect upon the national message concerning the importance of maintaining a drug-free society. The theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” placed particular emphasis on the role of young people in creating a healthier social environment and contributing positively to the development of the country.
During the session, the importance of keeping the younger generation away from substance abuse was highlighted. Students were encouraged to understand that addiction does not affect only an individual but can also have wider consequences for families, educational institutions, workplaces, communities, and society as a whole.
The programme therefore emphasized prevention, awareness, responsible decision-making, and collective social action.
Channeling Youth Energy Productively
Students were encouraged to explore positive alternatives that support personal growth, health and meaningful participation in society.
Learning and personal growth
Fitness and healthy activity
Constructive interests
Serving the community
Responsible daily choices
A healthy and disciplined youth population can channel its energy and potential towards activities that contribute to both personal development and national progress.
Active participation in a national youth awareness initiative.
Participation & Student Engagement
The participation of 240 students reflected the strong interest and enthusiasm of the student community towards social awareness and nation-building initiatives.
Students listened attentively to the Prime Minister’s address and actively engaged with the central message of the programme.
The collective participation created an environment of awareness and reflection among the students. It enabled them to understand the importance of individual responsibility in preventing substance abuse and encouraged them to recognize their potential role in spreading awareness among friends, peers, families, and the wider community.
The programme also reinforced the idea that young people are not merely beneficiaries of social development programmes but can become active contributors and change-makers. Through their everyday choices, peer influence, and social participation, students can play an important role in promoting healthier communities.
Glimpses from the Programme
From Awareness to Action
Students became more aware of the harmful consequences of substance abuse.
The programme reinforced the importance of a healthy and disciplined lifestyle.
Students were encouraged to make responsible choices and remain away from addictive substances.
The event highlighted peer awareness and community participation in preventing addiction.
Students were encouraged to become youth ambassadors for a drug-free lifestyle.
The programme strengthened awareness of the relationship between healthy youth and national development.
Students were encouraged to channel their energy towards education, sports, creativity and social service.
The programme strengthened social responsibility and active citizenship.
Creating Responsible Change-Makers
The programme reflected the commitment of the NSS and Yuva Bharat Unit of UEM Jaipur towards promoting social awareness, responsible citizenship, and youth participation.
NSS activities provide students with opportunities to engage with important social issues beyond the classroom and develop a sense of empathy, responsibility, discipline, and community service.
Through this programme, the NSS and Yuva Bharat Unit contributed to the larger objective of creating awareness among young people regarding substance abuse and encouraging them to become active participants in the movement towards a healthier and drug-free society.
The initiative also complemented the broader vision of Viksit Bharat by emphasizing that national development requires not only economic and technological progress but also a healthy, responsible, aware and socially conscious youth population.
Healthy Youth, Strong Nation
A developed nation requires a youth population that is healthy, responsible, disciplined, aware and socially conscious.
Nasha Mukt Yuva. Viksit Bharat.
The special telecast of “Mann Ki Baat” organized under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” was successfully conducted on 2 August 2026 at UEM Jaipur.
With the enthusiastic participation of 240 students, the programme served as an effective platform for creating awareness about substance abuse and highlighting the responsibilities of youth in building a healthier society.
The event encouraged students to remain committed to a drug-free and disciplined lifestyle and inspired them to contribute towards spreading awareness about the harmful effects of addiction.
“A drug-free youth is a stronger foundation for a developed India.”
The programme concluded with a collective commitment towards the vision of “Nasha Mukt Yuva” and “Viksit Bharat”, reaffirming the important role of young citizens in creating a responsible, healthy, and developed India.
