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The campaign mobilised over 80,000 rural participants to promote physical fitness and substance‑free lifestyles, directly targeting youth addiction issues in villages.
As part of the ongoing activities during the sixth week of the anti addiction youth campaign, the national youth platform and service scheme organized community service and traditional games events across rural settlements throughout the nation. These initiatives are intended to engage young citizens in constructive physical activities while raising awareness about substance abuse prevention directly within village communities, fostering healthier lifestyles and stronger social bonds.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) is a government‑run youth volunteer program that partners with schools, colleges and Gram Panchayats to deliver community service; the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan is a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing drug addiction among young people.