MY Bharat opens district-level competitions under 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'
MY Bharat announced on 12 July 2026 that registrations for district-level competitions under the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign would open on 13 July 2026, for youth aged 15 to 29.
Summary
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), announced on 12 July 2026 the next phase of the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign, with registrations for district-level competitions opening on 13 July 2026 on the MY Bharat portal. The competitions run in a three-tier format, district, state and national, culminating at the National Youth Summit in New Delhi. Youth aged 15 to 29 can compete in five creative categories: Dance, Music, Reel and Short Film, Nukkad Natak and Slam Poetry, in Hindi, English or any regional language.
Key facts
- Campaign
- Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat
- Registrations
- From 13 July 2026, MY Bharat portal
- Format
- Three-tier: district, state, national (National Youth Summit, New Delhi)
- Age group
- 15 to 29 years
- Categories
- Dance, Music, Reel & Short Film, Nukkad Natak, Slam Poetry
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which age group can take part in the MY Bharat 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions announced in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 15 to 29 years
The competitions are open to youth aged 15 to 29 years, individually or in groups.
The 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions will culminate at which event?
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Correct answer: D — National Youth Summit, New Delhi
The three-tier competition culminates at the National Youth Summit in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the MY Bharat 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions: 1. They are held in a three-tier format: district, state and national. 2. Slam Poetry and Nukkad Natak are among the five creative categories. 3. Entries must be submitted only in Hindi or English. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: entries may be in Hindi, English or any regional language.