Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The **My Bharat–NSS initiative**, under the **Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports**, recently launched the second phase of the **”Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan” (Drug-Free Youth Campaign)** on **16 October 2026**, coinciding with the nationwide **”Yoga and Self-Defense Day”**. The campaign, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a **”Healthy Youth, Drug-Free Youth”**, aims to promote physical health, mental resilience, discipline, and self-confidence as pillars of a drug-free society. With **91,179 participants** across **183 institutions and community sites**, the initiative included **332 yoga sessions** (34,290 participants, 57.1% women), **311 self-defense demonstrations** (31,507 participants, 57.1% women), and **180 community awareness drives** (25,391 participants). Collaborations with organizations like **Anuvrat Vishwa Bharati Society, BAPS, and Bharat Scouts & Guides** ensured grassroots participation, while digital engagement saw **4,197 social media posts** under #NashaMuktYuva.
For **Banking, SSC, and RBI Grade B aspirants**, this initiative highlights **governance models blending youth empowerment with public health**, a recurring theme in exams. The **inter-ministerial coordination** (Youth Affairs, Police, Medical Experts) and **community-centric approach** reflect **policy implementation strategies** relevant for **RBI Grade B’s Economic and Social Issues (ESI) section** and **SSC’s General Studies papers**. The campaign’s emphasis on **gender inclusivity (57.1% women participation)** and **digital outreach** also underscores **socio-economic development priorities**, often tested in **Bank PO interviews** or **SSC descriptive papers**. Understanding such **flagship programs** aids in analyzing **budget allocations, NGO-government partnerships, and grassroots governance**—key areas in competitive exams.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
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