Chandigarh: Various competitions will be organised under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign being implemented by MY Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. The initiative aims to raise awareness among young people about the harmful effects of substance abuse, inspire them to contribute to nation-building, and provide a platform to showcase their creative and cultural talents.
Sharing more details in this regard, an official spokesperson said that youth interested in participating in the competitions can register through the MY Bharat portal. The competitions will be based on themes centred around a drug-free society and the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The spokesperson said the competitive events will include folk song performances, acts and mime acts, short film and reel-making competitions, painting, debates and slogan-writing contests. Winners at the district level will qualify for the state-level competitions. State-level winners will get the opportunity to participate in the national-level programme to be held on August 14-15, 2026.