The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to launch a two-day Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ from July 19 at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Varanasi. The summit aims to harness spiritual values and youth leadership in the fight against drug abuse, marking the beginning of a nationwide youth-led movement toward a drug-free India.
More than 500 youth delegates representing over 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations from across the country are expected to attend the summit.
Set against the spiritual backdrop of the River Ganga, the event is designed to combine cultural engagement with policy dialogue, forming a collective resolve rooted in India’s traditions and moral heritage.
The event will be attended by a host of dignitaries including Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla; Union Ministers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Dr. Virendra Kumar; Ministers of State Nityanand Rai and Raksha Nikhil Khadse; and senior officials from the Uttar Pradesh government, including ministers Girish Yadav, Asim Arun, and Nitin Agarwal.
Structured as an immersive learning and leadership experience, the summit will include four plenary sessions addressing key areas: the psychological and social effects of addiction, strategies to dismantle drug supply networks, grassroots campaigning models, and the development of a roadmap for achieving a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’. These discussions will be supported by whiteboard forums, keynote addresses by experts, and action-oriented workshops that promote youth-led innovation.
The event will culminate on July 20 with the release of the Kashi Declaration, a collective charter outlining the action plan to combat drug abuse through youth and spiritual collaboration. This declaration is expected to serve as a reference document for policymakers, civil society organisations, and grassroots youth networks engaged in de-addiction and rehabilitation efforts.
The summit is aligned with the MY Bharat platform and will also mark the beginning of a broader Jan Andolan (people’s movement) against drug abuse. MY Bharat volunteers and affiliated youth clubs will take the lead in awareness campaigns, pledge drives, and community outreach efforts across towns, villages, and cities nationwide.
Live updates and further information about the Youth Spiritual Summit will be available on the MY Bharat platform at [https://mybharat.gov.in](https://mybharat.gov.in).