Patna among the regional directorates with notable female turnout in the second month of the youth anti-drug campaign

18 October 2026

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme, launched Month 2 of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat 100 Week Sankalp Abhiyan.
The month opened with the nationwide observance of Yoga evam Aatm-Suraksha Diwas, with 91,179 participants engaged across 183 institutions and community locations.
The day's activities covered self-defence techniques, situational awareness and personal security, particularly for young women.
Women accounted for 57.1 per cent of the total participation.
The Regional Directorates that recorded notable female participation included Patna, along with Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Trivandrum.
Partner organisations supporting the activities included the Anuvrat Vishva Bharati Society, BAPS and the Bharat Scouts and Guides.