Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 12: MY Bharat, Sri Vijaya Puram, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, organised the Neighbourhood Youth Parliament (NYP) 2026–27 on the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva” at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Disaster Management with the participation of around 60 youth.
Dr. M. K. Mahato, Medical Officer, IRCA, South Andaman, attended the programme as the chief guest. Shri Deepak Kumar, District Youth Officer, MY Bharat, Sri Vijaya Puram, welcomed the gathering.
The programme highlighted the importance of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, encouraging youth to take the lead in spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse, promoting healthy lifestyles and mobilising their peers and communities to work collectively towards a drug-free society. The discussions emphasised that active youth participation is essential to building a healthier and drug-free nation.
An interactive session provided a platform for youth to share their views, discuss challenges and offer suggestions for strengthening youth-led awareness campaigns, community participation and initiatives towards achieving the goal of a Nasha Mukt Bharat. The chief guest responded to the questions raised by the participants and delivered concluding remarks, encouraging youth to contribute actively towards building a drug-free society.