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The Youth Spiritual Summit kicks off in Varanasi, uniting 500 delegates to combat drug abuse through cultural and spiritual engagement. Key ministers and youth leaders will discuss addiction, grassroots strategies, and policy frameworks. The event culminates with the Kashi Declaration, a blueprint for a drug-free India. MY Bharat volunteers will lead nationwide awareness campaigns post-summit.

Key Points: Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi Aims for Nasha Mukt Bharat

  • Summit targets youth-led anti-drug movement with spiritual engagement
  • Features 4 plenary sessions on addiction and grassroots action
  • Kashi Declaration to outline a drug-free India roadmap
  • MY Bharat volunteers to drive nationwide awareness campaigns
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Youth Spiritual Summit: 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' begins tomorrow in Varanasi

Over 500 youth delegates gather in Varanasi for a drug-free India initiative, featuring plenary sessions and the Kashi Declaration.

"This Summit will foster a collective national resolve against drug abuse, rooted in India’s spiritual heritage. – Ministry of Youth Affairs"

New Delhi, July 18

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is set to host the 'Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' from July 19 to 20, 2025, at Rudraksh Convention Centre, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on Friday.

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.

As per the press release, the summit will be graced by prominent dignitaries including Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh; Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism; Dr Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment; Nityanand Rai, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs; Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports; Girish Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Sports Minister; Asim Arun, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge), Social Welfare & SC/ST Welfare; and Nitin Agarwal, Uttar Pradesh State Minister (I/C), Excise and Prohibition.

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.

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, the release said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just another photo-op event. We've seen many such summits before with little follow-up action. The real test will be what happens after the Kashi Declaration is released - will there be actual funding and implementation?
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Arjun K
Combining spirituality with youth empowerment is brilliant! Our ancient wisdom has solutions for modern problems. The focus on grassroots campaigning is crucial - change must come from villages to cities. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone working with rehabilitation centers, I'm curious about the action workshops. Hope they involve actual counselors and medical professionals, not just politicians. Drug addiction needs scientific approach along with spiritual healing.
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Vikram M
Good initiative but why only 500 delegates for such a big country? Should have more representation from Northeast and rural areas where drug problems are severe. Also need more youth icons as ambassadors, not just ministers.
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Kavya N
The 'Jan Andolan' approach is perfect! We need community participation to fight this menace. Hope they discuss digital addiction too - many youngsters are getting addicted to online gaming and substances available through apps these days.

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