Nashik: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma Urges Youth To Lead Campaign For Addiction-Free India

Nashik, Maharashtra: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma emphasized to young people the importance of staying away from addictive substances, adopting disciplined lifestyles, and contributing to the nation's growth. At a program organized under the Sashakt Yuva, Sashakt Bharat campaign in Nashik, Varma called for young people to motivate their friends, classmates, families, and communities to live addiction-free lives.

He highlighted that India's youth, constituting nearly 65% of the population under 35 years, are a vital resource for achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. The Governor administered a pledge to participants to maintain their commitment to an addiction-free lifestyle.

Varma stressed that education should not only focus on academic achievements but also on character-building, self-discipline, sound judgement, and social responsibility, inspired by Swami Vivekananda's teachings. Substance abuse was warned as a significant challenge to young people, affecting their focus, health, and future prospects. He urged students to resist peer pressure, uphold their parents' aspirations, and maintain their dedication to an addiction-free life to inspire positive change in society.

The event, held at Mahakavi Kalidas Kalamandir, was attended by Governor's Secretary Prashant Narnaware, Justice Dilip Ghumare, Justice Madan Gosavi, advocate Mahesh Sawant, Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj General Secretary Nitin Thakare, and other dignitaries. The programme also recognized students and professionals for their contributions, with Sawant delivering the introductory remarks and Jadhav proposing the vote of thanks.