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Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan draws over 4 lakh youth at 1,000+ locations

On 20 September 2026, the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan was held at more than 1,000 locations across India with over 4 lakh participants.

Summary

The Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan'. Events ran in 460 MY Bharat districts, at 240 locations of MY Bharat partner organisations, and at more than 300 locations run by spiritual organisations, industry associations and university associations. Participants took the Nasha Mukt Pledge and joined a signature campaign. The first activity cycle has three themes: My Health, My Pride; Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Youth; and Life Skills Month.

Key facts

Campaign
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan (MoYAS)
Scale
1,000+ locations; over 4 lakh youth and citizens
Venues
460 MY Bharat districts; 240 partner-organisation locations; 300+ other locations
Themes
My Health, My Pride; Fit Youth, Addiction-Free Youth; Life Skills Month
Earlier round
Mobilisation on 18 Sep 2026

Practice MCQs 3 questions

Q1

Roughly how many people took part in the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh under the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan on 20 September 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Over 4 lakh

Over 4 lakh youth and citizens took part at more than 1,000 locations.

Q2 Advanced

The Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 2026 is planned to run for how long?

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Correct answer: B — 100 weeks

The campaign is titled 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan'.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following about the Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh (20 September 2026): 1. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised it. 2. 'Life Skills Month' is one of the themes of the campaign's first activity cycle. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The Samaroh was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

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