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India’s Drug-Free Youth Campaign Draws 91,179 Participants in Week Five
A nationwide yoga and self-defence programme marked the second month of India’s 100-week drug-free youth campaign.
What happened
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports began the campaign’s second month on October 16, 2026, through My Bharat and the National Service Scheme. Week-five activities across 183 institutions, NSS units and adopted villages attracted 91,179 participants. They included 332 yoga sessions, 311 self-defence demonstrations and 180 community-awareness activities, with women accounting for 57.1% of participants.
Why it matters
The programme links drug-abuse awareness with physical health, stress management, personal safety and mental resilience, while demonstrating substantial participation by young women.
Source: Press Information Bureau (India)