Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Conclave and Chintan Shivir to be organised in Shillong

New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha ) : The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, in collaboration with MY Bharat, will organise a two-day “Chintan Shivir – Purvottar” on 29–30 May 2026 and a one-day “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Conclave on 28 May 2026 at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Shillong, Meghalaya.

The initiatives are being organised as part of the Government’s broader vision of building a developed, empowered and socially responsible youth ecosystem aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

The programmes will bring together senior officials of the Department of Youth Affairs, MY Bharat, MY Bharat-NSS, District Youth Officers, Regional Directors, academicians, experts, civil society organisations and youth stakeholders from across the Northeast region.

The “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Conclave will focus on addressing the growing challenge of substance abuse among youth, particularly in Northeast India, through awareness generation, collaborative action and youth-led community engagement. The concept note highlights that the Northeastern states face a disproportionately higher burden of substance use disorders owing to geo-strategic vulnerabilities and trafficking routes.

The conclave aims to sensitise stakeholders on the adverse impacts of substance abuse, showcase evidence-based best practices and community-driven intervention models, strengthen inter-agency collaboration and mobilise youth as ambassadors of a drug-free India.

The programme will feature presentations on the MY Bharat Portal and the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan, followed by thematic sessions on substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation models. Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse will address participants during the conclave.