Under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Mera Yuva Bharat, Haryana organized a state-level ‘Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva’ at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Panchkula today as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat’ campaign. Organized under the 100-week Substance-Free Youth Campaign, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of youth and participants. The event aimed to raise awareness among the youth about the ill effects of drug abuse, inspire them to adopt a healthy lifestyle, and ensure their active participation in building a substance-free society.

Mayor of Panchkula, Shyam Lal Bansal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. State Director of Mera Yuva Bharat, Haryana, Akarsh Dixit; Assistant Director Isha Gupta; District Youth Officer, Panchkula, Snegdha Singh; Ward Councillors; and other dignitaries were also present. The event commenced with the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, following which State Director Akarsh Dixit welcomed the Chief Guest and other distinguished attendees.

Chief Guest Mayor Shyam Lal Bansal flagged off the walkathon. Participants took part in an awareness rally from Tau Devi Lal Stadium to the Ghaggar River Bridge and returned to the stadium along the designated route. During the rally, the youth spread messages emphasizing the importance of staying away from drugs, engaging in sports and regular physical activities, and contributing actively to nation-building. All participants took a pledge against drug abuse, resolving to stay away from harmful substances themselves and to raise awareness among their families, friends, and society.

On this occasion, Mayor Shyam Lal Bansal described healthy and aware youth power as a critical foundation for building a developed India (Viksit Bharat) and encouraged the youth to participate actively. State Director Akarsh Dixit called upon the youth to play an active role in public awareness initiatives. He stated that youth volunteers can act as catalysts for positive change by spreading the message of drug prevention and healthy living to every citizen.

The walkathon concluded with the National Anthem. Through this state-level event, the message of ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat—Swasth Bharat, Sashakt Bharat, Viksit Bharat’ (Drug-Free India—Healthy India, Empowered India, Developed India) was conveyed to the general public. The youth were urged to spread awareness against substance abuse to their families, friends, and communities, contributing actively to the creation of a healthy and drug-free society.

 

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