LG Manoj Sinha emphasises India’s greatest strength lies in young population

Launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ in J&K

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 02 (STC): Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has emphasized that India’s greatest strength lies in its young population, with nearly 65% below the age of 35. He was speaking at the launch of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” today at a UT-Level function organised by Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and SKUAST-Kashmir here today.
Notably, the 100-week mega campaign was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a nationwide resolve to secure India’s future by empowering its youth and eliminating the menace of drugs.
The LG said, “The Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan seeks to energize this demographic, guiding them toward healthy lifestyles and active participation in development. Our youth must emerge like a cloud of energy and spread across the horizon of development.”
He observed that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, launched in 2020 by Prime Minister, is not merely a government programme but a social movement against drug menace. Its objective is to instil values of self-discipline, positive thinking, and strong determination among citizens. The Lieutenant Governor noted that over 1 crore youth are joining the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” at nearly 10,000 locations nationwide, reflecting the collective responsibility of society to protect young people from drugs.
Meanwhile, more than 35,000 MY Bharat youth clubs, Nehru Yuva Kendras, schools, colleges, and industry organizations are participating in the 100-week campaign, which connects youth every Sunday across the country. The Lieutenant Governor expressed confidence that this initiative will become a milestone in uprooting drugs from society.
Congratulating the youth of Jammu Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor praised their active participation in the 100-day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan conducted from April 11 to July 20. This campaign, he said, has become a model of success for the entire nation.
He urged families, teachers, and youth organizations to play a proactive role in guiding youth.
“Parents and teachers are the greatest guides and must support youth through dialogue, trust, and encouragement. Volunteers of MY Bharat, Nehru Yuva Kendras, and youth clubs should take the campaign’s message to every village, school, college and community,” he said.
He further stated: “A healthy youth, a strong family, and an aware public will become the identity of Viksit Bharat.”
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also administered the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge to the youth of Jammu Kashmir.

(Straight Talk Communications)