NewzVille Desk
The Youth Spiritual Summit culminated today at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Varanasi with the formal adoption of the Kashi Declaration. The theme of the Summit was “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat.”
Organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Summit brought together more than 600 youth leaders, representatives from over 120 spiritual and socio-cultural organizations, academicians, and domain experts. The event marked a defining moment in Bharat’s journey toward a drug-free society by 2047.
The Smmit represented a national convergence of youthful energy, spiritual vision, and institutional resolve. It featured four focused plenary sessions exploring key dimensions of substance abuse: its psychological and societal impacts, the mechanics of drug trafficking and supply chains, strategies for grassroots awareness campaigns, and the role of spiritual and cultural institutions in rehabilitation and prevention. These deliberations formed the foundation of the Kashi Declaration which is a visionary commitment to collaborative action against drug addiction, rooted in India’s civilizational wisdom and youth leadership.
Speaking at the Summit, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasized: “We have reflected deeply over the last three days across diverse thematic sessions. Based on this collective chintan, the Kashi Declaration is born, not just as a document, but as a shared Sankalp for the Yuva Shakti of Bharat.”
Building on the spiritual foundation of the summit, Dr. Mandaviya added: “Bharat’s Spiritual strength has always guided Bharat through its crises. This is why spiritual institutions must now lead the charge in creating a Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat. They will serve as the backbone of this Maha Abhiyan.”
Several dignitaries, including Dr. Virendra Kumar (Social Justice and Empowerment), Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Culture and Tourism), Anil Rajbhar (Labour and Employment), Nityanand Rai (Home Affairs), Raksha Nikhil Khadse (Youth Affairs and Sports), and Girish Chandra Yadav (Sports Minister, Uttar Pradesh), participated in sessions for day 1, contributing valuable insights.
