GenZAgainst Addiction: DCE Students Join the “NashaMuktYuva for Viksit Bharat” Campaign
2nd August 2026
The NSS Cell, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram participated in the nationwide launch of the “GenZAgainst Addiction, NashaMuktYuva for Viksit Bharat – SankalpAbhiyan” on 2nd August 2026. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, through the MY Bharat platform, with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressing the youth of the nation virtually. The campaign was aimed at creating a strong collective movement among young people against substance abuse and promoting a healthy, responsible and drug-free youth population.
The national launch connected more than 10,000 locations across the country and engaged over one crore youth, marking a significant step towards building awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse. The initiative is aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasizing that physically and mentally fit youth are essential for the progress and development of the nation.
During his virtual address, the Hon’ble Prime Minister emphasized the importance of keeping the youth free from addiction and highlighted the connection between fitness, personal well-being and national development. He also spoke about the need to resist drug networks that target young people and underlined the importance of collective social responsibility in combating substance abuse. The Prime Minister further encouraged society to support individuals recovering from addiction with compassion and dignity, treating them as fighters deserving of a second chance rather than subjecting them to stigma.
The campaign also envisages a 100-week sustained Jan Bhagidari movement, featuring regular community-based activities such as sports, meditation, awareness programmes and youth outreach initiatives. The sustained nature of the campaign is intended to transform the fight against addiction into a continuous community movement involving young people, educational institutions and society at large.
The programme was simultaneously conducted at Gurugram University, Gurugram, Haryana, in coordination with the local administration, MY Bharat and regional educational institutions. The institutional programme was conducted under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Renu Chaudhary, NSS Coordinator, Gurugram University, along with her administrative team.
The live telecast and webcast of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s address witnessed an enthusiastic response, with more than 425 participants attending the programme. The gathering included NSS volunteers, NSS Programme Officers and NCC cadets representing various institutions under the jurisdiction of Gurugram University.
The participating institutions included Dronacharya College of Engineering,Government College-14, Government Post Graduate College, Sector-9, Gurugram; Dronacharya Government College, Gurugram; Government College for Girls, Sector-52, Gurugram; Government College, Sidhrawali; Government College, ManesarandGovernment College, Sultanpur.The participation of students and NSS volunteers in the nationwide campaign provided an opportunity to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking collective responsibility in creating a drug-free society. The programme also reinforced the values of discipline, social responsibility, community participation and youth leadership in addressing issues affecting society.
The initiative served as a meaningful platform for sensitizing young people about the consequences of substance abuse and encouraging them to become active ambassadors of a healthy, responsible and addiction-free India. The participation of Dronacharya College of Engineering in the campaign reflected its commitment towards NSS activities, youth empowerment, community engagement and national development.