CBSE Launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' Talkathon To Tackle Substance Abuse Among Youth
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday organised a special 45-minute interactive talkathon on the theme of "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat", bringing together experts, educators and students for an open conversation on substance abuse prevention, officials said. "At the core of this innovative initiative to engage directly with students through social media…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently hosted a 45-minute interactive talkathon on the theme of 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' for Viksit Bharat. The initiative aimed to engage directly with students through social media platforms such as X, Instagram, and YouTube, focusing on substance abuse prevention. Experts, educators and students convened to have an open conversation about this critical issue.
A senior official emphasized the importance of empowering children and young adults, who will lead the charge towards a Viksit Bharat in 2047, with a strong foundation in making healthy and responsible choices.
The CBSE invited questions on the subject from students via popular social media platforms using the hashtags #NashaMuktYuva and #CBSETalkathon. The expert panel, comprising Dr Nand Kumar from the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS, Alka Awasthi, principal of Mayoor School, Noida, and Anees C, Additional Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, New Delhi, answered the queries live on the social media platforms. Topics discussed included mental health concerns, overcoming peer pressure, and vital steps for de-addiction.
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