Archive · 22 Sep 2026
CBSE Talkathon Brings Students and Experts Together on Substance Abuse
CBSE organized a 45-minute online discussion about staying safe from harmful substances.
The event was called “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat.”
It took place or was scheduled for September 20, 2026, at 6 pm.
Doctors, a Narcotics Control Bureau official and a school principal joined the discussion.
They explained how peer pressure and mental health can affect young people.
They also discussed how people can seek help if they face substance dependence.
Two Class XII students helped lead the conversation.
Students could send questions and share posters or videos online.
CBSE held or scheduled a 45-minute “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Talkathon on September 20, 2026, beginning at 6 pm.
The discussion addressed substance-abuse prevention, mental health, peer pressure, dependence and responsible decision-making.
Experts from AIIMS New Delhi, the Narcotics Control Bureau and CBSE schools answered student questions.
Class XII students Samiya and Rohit Singh moderated the interactive session.
Students could submit questions, messages, posters and short videos through Instagram, X and YouTube using #NashaMuktYuva and #CBSETalkathon.
- Who
- The Central Board of Secondary Education, students, educators, and experts from AIIMS New Delhi and the Narcotics Control Bureau.
- What
- A 45-minute interactive Talkathon titled “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” about substance-abuse prevention and support.
- When
- September 20, 2026, beginning at 6 pm; one account describes it as scheduled, while another describes it as organized.
- Where
- Online, with the session streamed on YouTube and participation invited through Instagram, X and YouTube.
- Why
- To help students understand substance-use risks, handle peer pressure, seek support and make informed, healthy choices.
- Organizer
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- Event
- “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Talkathon
- Date and time
- September 20, 2026, at 6 pm
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Main topics
- Substance-abuse prevention, peer pressure, mental health, early intervention, support systems and responsible choices
- Expert panel
- Prof. (Dr.) Nand Kumar, Alka Awasthi and Dr Anees C.
- Participation
- Questions, messages, posters and short videos using #NashaMuktYuva and #CBSETalkathon
