Kohima: NSS volunteers and students packed the Multipurpose Hall at Rüziükhrie Government Higher Secondary School in Kohima today. They gathered for the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat programme. The event aimed to keep youth away from drugs. The NSS Unit of the school organized the session alongside the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under the MY Bharat initiative.
The event schedule included Vande Mataram, youth icon introductions, and a screening of the MY Bharat anthem. Organizers also showed a video on drug prevention. Youth Icon Kepozo Kapuh spoke to the students about the dangers of addiction. He told the crowd that substance abuse was "silently taking away the energy, health and ambition of young people." Kapuh urged the attendees to choose responsible futures and pushed for more community support for those needing rehabilitation and counseling.
Pradeep J, District Youth Officer for Kohima and Wokha, explained how the MY Bharat platform works. The technology-driven site connects people aged 15 to 25 with government agencies and NGOs. He noted that over 2.2 crore youths have signed up so far. According to national figures, the government's Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan has reached 29.26 crore people since launching on August 15, 2020. Officials report that over 28.30 lakh people have accessed treatment through 730 facilities, while 1.67 crore students have taken the drug-free pledge.
The day included a formal welcome from Vice Principal Kote-ü Sekhamo and chairmanship by PO NSS Moatemsu Jamir. B. Orenvungo Yanthan gave the final vote of thanks. The session ended with the National Anthem performed by Class 12 Arts students.
Updated at 13th August 2026 at 1:48am
The event also featured the screening of the VBYLD anthem. Beyond the local session, officials clarified that the national reach of 29.26 crore people includes 11.17 crore youth specifically. The campaign has mobilized participants from one lakh educational institutions across the country.
Kapuh warned that the consequences of addiction extend beyond health, noting that substance abuse triggers direct losses in education, career, and family stability.
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