Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Spiritual Institutions to Lead Anti-Drug Campaign in India
India is trying to help young people stay away from drugs.
A big meeting called the Youth Spiritual Summit happened in Varanasi.
At this meeting, leaders talked about how important it is to fight against drug use.
They created a plan called the Kashi Declaration.
The government wants spiritual groups to help lead this effort.
They believe these groups can help young people live healthy lives.
They plan to have awareness programs, and youth groups will work together to achieve this goal.
The goal is to have a drug-free India.
Minister Mandaviya urged spiritual institutions to lead an anti-drug campaign.
The Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi adopted the Kashi Declaration.
The summit was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The Kashi Declaration aims to address substance abuse as a public health challenge.
Youth-led initiatives will be launched under the MY Bharat framework.
- Who
- Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, spiritual institutions, and youth leaders.
- What
- A campaign against drug abuse led by spiritual institutions.
- When
- The Youth Spiritual Summit was held in Varanasi.
- Where
- Varanasi, India.
- Why
- To create a drug-free society and promote youth development.
- Event
- Youth Spiritual Summit
- Location
- Varanasi, India
- Organizer
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Declaration
- Kashi Declaration
- Initiative Goal
- Drug-free society by 2047
- Key Participants
- Youth leaders, spiritual organizations