Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi adopts Kashi Declaration against drug abuse
On 20 July 2025 at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre, Varanasi, the Youth Spiritual Summit concluded with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration, a 5-year roadmap for a youth-led de-addiction movement.
Summary
The Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" concluded at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Varanasi on 20 July 2025 with the formal adoption of the Kashi Declaration. Organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the summit brought together more than 600 youth leaders and representatives of over 120 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations. The declaration sets a 5-year roadmap for a youth-led drug de-addiction movement, treats substance abuse as a public health and societal challenge needing a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, and proposes a Joint National Committee, annual progress reporting and a national platform linking affected people to support services.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 20 July 2025, Rudraksh International Convention Centre, Varanasi
- Theme
- Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat
- Organiser
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Participants
- 600+ youth leaders, 120+ organisations
- Kashi Declaration
- 5-year roadmap; Joint National Committee; annual progress reporting
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Kashi Declaration on a youth-led drug de-addiction movement was adopted at the Youth Spiritual Summit held in which city in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Varanasi
PIB (Youth Affairs): the summit culminated at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Varanasi on 20 July 2025 with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration.
What was the theme of the Youth Spiritual Summit held in Varanasi in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat
PIB: the Youth Spiritual Summit was held on the theme 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'.
Consider the following statements about the Kashi Declaration (July 2025): 1. It sets a 10-year roadmap for a youth-led drug de-addiction movement. 2. It proposes the formation of a Joint National Committee for multi-ministerial coordination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB: the Kashi Declaration sets a 5-year roadmap, so 1 is wrong; it proposes mechanisms including a Joint National Committee, annual progress reporting and a national platform, so 2 is correct.