MY Bharat NSS Cell, Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal, successfully organised the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – Healthy Walk and Run” on 1 October 2026 at 7:00 a.m. at the Traffic Island, Manipur University, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

The programme was organised as part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign, which seeks to engage young people in promoting a healthy, active and drug-free lifestyle. The Healthy Walk and Run was designed to create awareness among students and youth about the importance of physical fitness, healthy living, positive social engagement and collective responsibility in building a drug-free campus and a healthier society.

The programme was graced by several distinguished members of Manipur University as Presidium Members, including Prof. Ch. Ibohal Singh, Dean of Students’ Welfare, Manipur University; Prof. O. Ranjit Singh, Director, Indian Knowledge System, Manipur University; Prof. S. Opendra Singh, Head, Department of Statistics, Manipur University; Prof. Laishram Santosh Singh, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, Manipur University; Dr. T. Deepamanjuri Devi, Programme Officer, NSS Unit–II; Dr. Dalip Singh, Programme Officer, NSS Unit–IV; Dr. R.K. Suresh Singh, Programme Officer, NSS Unit–III; and Mr. Herojit Singh, MIT, Manipur University. A large number of NSS volunteers, invitees and representatives of the electronic and print media also participated in the programme.

At the outset, Prof. Laishram Santosh Singh, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, Manipur University, extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to all the distinguished presidium members, NSS Programme Officers, volunteers, invitees and members of the electronic and print media. In his welcome address, he highlighted the objectives and significance of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign and explained that the Healthy Walk and Run was not merely a physical fitness activity but also a collective movement to inspire young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and stay away from drugs and other harmful substances.

Prof. Santosh Singh further emphasised that physical activity, sports, discipline, positive peer interaction and meaningful engagement of youth can play an important role in preventing substance abuse. He stated that a physically active and socially responsible youth population is an essential foundation for a healthy and developed India. He also encouraged NSS volunteers to become ambassadors of healthy living and drug-free communities and to spread the message of the Nasha Mukt campaign among their peers, families and communities.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Ch. Ibohal Singh, Dean of Students’ Welfare, Manipur University, highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in combating drug abuse. He stressed that creating a drug-free campus is not the responsibility of any single individual or institution, but requires the active participation of students, teachers, staff, parents and the wider community. He encouraged students to make healthy choices, remain physically active and contribute positively to society.

Following his address, Prof. Ch. Ibohal Singh administered the Nasha Mukt pledge in English, calling upon the participants to remain committed to a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.

The pledge was subsequently administered in Hindi by Dr. Dalip Singh, Programme Officer, NSS Unit–IV, enabling the participants to collectively reaffirm their commitment to the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign.

After the pledge-taking ceremony, all participants assembled at the starting point for the Healthy Walk and Run. Prof. Ch. Ibohal Singh, Dean of Students’ Welfare, Manipur University, flagged off the Healthy Walk and Run, marking the commencement of the awareness and fitness activity. The distinguished presidium members led the event, followed by NSS Programme Officers, NSS volunteers, invitees and other participants.

The participants covered approximately 5 kilometres within the Manipur University campus, carrying the message of “Healthy Youth, Drug-Free Youth and Viksit Bharat.” The activity provided an opportunity for students and NSS volunteers to demonstrate their commitment to physical fitness, healthy living, discipline and social responsibility. The energetic participation of the volunteers also helped create a positive atmosphere of unity and collective action against substance abuse.

Approximately 100 participants, including dignitaries, NSS Programme Officers, NSS volunteers and invitees, took part in the Healthy Walk and Run. The programme successfully combined physical fitness with social awareness, reinforcing the message that regular physical activity and constructive youth engagement can contribute to a healthier and drug-free society.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. T. Deepamanjuri Devi, Programme Officer, NSS Unit–II, Manipur University, who expressed gratitude to the distinguished dignitaries, NSS Programme Officers, volunteers, invitees, media representatives and all participants for their valuable presence and active support in making the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – Healthy Walk and Run a successful and meaningful programme.

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