‘Youth Spiritual Summit – Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ to begin in Varanasi on Saturday

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to host the Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ on July 19-20 in Varanasi.

This historic summit will bring together over 500 youth delegates representing 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organizations from across the country. Convened on the sacred banks of the River Ganga, the summit aims to foster a collective national resolve against drug abuse, rooted in India’s spiritual heritage and youth power.

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The summit will be graced by prominent dignitaries including Union ministers, governors and state ministers.

The Youth Spiritual Summit is a part of the Ministry’s broader mission to initiate a value-driven, youth-led Jan Andolan against drug abuse. Designed as an immersive experience, the summit will combine introspective dialogue with cultural and spiritual engagement.

Four plenary sessions will explore critical themes: understanding the psychological and social impact of addiction, dismantling networks of drug supply and peddling, effective grassroots campaigning and communication strategies and formulating a roadmap for achieving a Nasha Mukt Bharat. These discussions will be complemented by whiteboard forums, expert keynote addresses, and action workshops that will provide space for youth-led ideas and innovation.

As these deliberations progress over the two days, they will collectively build towards a singular, powerful outcome. The summit will conclude with the release of the ‘Kashi Declaration’ on July 20. This document will reflect the collective vision and commitment of youth and spiritual leaders, laying down a comprehensive action plan for building a drug-free India. It will serve as a guiding charter for policymakers, civil society organisations, and youth networks working on drug de-addiction and rehabilitation.

Aligned with the MY Bharat platform, the summit will also kick start a national Jan Andolan against drugs, with MY Bharat volunteers and affiliated youth clubs spearheading awareness drives, pledge campaigns, and grassroots outreach activities in villages, towns, and cities across the country. These efforts aim to build a sustained national movement driven by moral conviction and participatory leadership.