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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Varanasi to host Youth Spiritual Summit against drug abuse
Varanasi: The Central govt will organise a two-day 'Youth Spiritual Summit' on the theme 'Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India' in Varanasi on Saturday and Sunday. "Over 500 young representatives from 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations across the country will take part in the summit organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It aims to promote the collective national resolve inherent in India's spiritual heritage," a PIB release said. Dignitaries, including the Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Union ministers Mansukh Mandaviya, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Virendra Kumar, Nityanand Rai, Raksha Nikhil Khadse and UP ministers Girish Yadav, Asim Arun and Nitin Agarwal, will also attend the event. The summit is part of the ministry's broader mission to initiate a value-based, youth-led mass movement against drug abuse. Designed as an intensive experience, the summit will combine introspective dialogue with cultural and spiritual engagement. Four plenary sessions will discuss key topics: understanding the psychological and social impacts of addiction, dismantling drug supply and trafficking networks, effective grassroots campaigns and communication strategies, and drafting a blueprint for building a drug-free India. Alongside these discussions, platforms for youth ideas and innovations will be provided through whiteboard forums, expert keynote speeches and workshops. The summit will conclude with the release of the 'Kashi Declaration' that will reflect the collective vision and commitment of youth and spiritual leaders and present a comprehensive action plan for building a drug-free India. It will serve as a guiding charter for policymakers, civil society organisations, and youth networks working in the field of de-addiction and rehabilitation. In collaboration with the My Bharat platform, this summit will also launch a national mass movement against drugs, with My Bharat volunteers and affiliated youth clubs leading awareness campaigns, pledge drives and grassroots outreach activities in villages, towns, and cities across the country.
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Mansukh Mandaviya performs yoga along with over 1500 enthusiasts to celebrate 11th International Day of Yoga 2025
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the yoga drive and led the celebrations of International Day of Yoga 2025 across the country from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. In his address to the nation, PM Modi said that 'Yoga has united the world, and it is for everyone, beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age or ability.' Taking forward Prime Minister's vision, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya performed varied yoga exercises including surya namaskar along with over 1500 yoga enthusiasts, including more than 400 volunteers from My Bharat, at the Fit India Cult Yogathon, conducted under the umbrella of Ministry of Ayush's Yoga Sangam here at the Cycling Velodrome inside Indira Gandhi Stadium. More than 400 volunteers from My Bharat also participated in the yogathon. Supporting Yoga Sangam's theme of 'Yoga for one earth, one health', the Sports Authority of India (SAI) organised the Yoga Sangam across all its centres, including Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres, Khelo India Centres (KICs), and Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs). Mandaviya was joined by former India hockey captain Rani Rampal, Commonwealth Games silver medallist Priyanka Goswami, and famous actors Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet Singh, and Madhurima Tuli, all of whom performed various yoga exercises. Further, the Union Sports Minister announced actor-producer couple Rakulpreet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani as Fit India Icons and presented them with certificates. MoS Raksha Nikhil Khadse led the Yoga Sangam event in her constituency, Jalgaon, in the august presence of Maharashtra State Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan and Textiles Minister Sanjay Savkare, along with more than 3000 yoga practitioners. Talking about International Day of Yoga and the Yoga Sangam initiative, Mansukh Mandaviya said, as quoted from a press release by SAI Media: 'I extend best wishes to everyone on the occasion of International Day of Yoga. Yoga is our culture and it should be included in our everyday life. Yoga Day is being celebrated across the country as part of Yoga Sangam with the theme of 'Yoga for one earth, one health.' Through Fit India Cult Yogathon, the Sports Ministry is also celebrating the International Day of Yoga. I urge all citizens of the country to perform Yoga regularly to stay healthy and stay fit. Yoga is a mantra for fitness and healthy life.' Delighted at receiving the Fit India Icon award by Sports Minister, actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani said that the vision of PM Modi and the Sports Minister is amazing and he is very happy to be part of the Yogathon initiative. He further said that it is very important for the youth to stay fit, if one is physically fit, he will be mentally very positive. 'I am very pleased to see how our Sports Minister is himself leading the initiative like Sundays on Cycle to create awareness about fighting obesity and air pollution. I was 150kgs at one time and reduced my weight to 75kgs now and I find great motivation by the work done by our Sports Minister. I am super happy to be here for Yogathon,' Bhagnani said. Rakulpreet, on her part, said, 'It is a matter of great honour for us to be given the accolade of Fit India couple and to become part of this fabulous initiative by the Sports Ministry and Government of India. I really hope that me and Jackky can influence more and more people to make fitness a way of life. Yoga doesn't require any fancy gyms, one can comfortably perform it inside their homes.' The association of Cult Fit and the Fit India movement has brought the public-private sector together where more than 100 centres of Cult Fit are attempting 1 million surya namaskars. Padmashree awardee Rani Rampal praised Ministry of Ayush and Sports Ministry for taking yoga to the masses through initiatives like Yoga Sangam Fit India Cult Yogathon. Rani Rampal inspired the Indian women's hockey team to a silver medal in the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games and a gold medal in the 2016 Asian Champions Trophy. 'Yoga is beneficial for everyone, so every Indian should inculcate yoga in their daily routines, not just sportspersons. A fit and healthy nation can only build a Viksit Bharat, as our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has said. What I have noticed is that our Sports Minister is taking out time every week from his busy schedule for fitness-related activities, then we as citizens must also do so. I really like the slogan 'One earth, one health' for today's yogathon and I can say that health is our real wealth,' Rani Rampal said. Race walking Olympian Priyanka Goswami, while giving her best wishes to all the Indian citizens on the International Day of Yoga said: 'I will request each and every citizen of this country to keep themselves fit and healthy both physically and mentally on this 11th International Day of Yoga. For a sport like racewalking, it becomes tough to control your mind for a distance of 30-35 kilometres. Your mind wavers after every kilometre. So, yoga becomes important. Through daily meditation, I try to control my mind. I want to tell the youth that our priority should be to do physical activity and indulge in healthy nutrition and not in drugs, this will only make our nation fitter.' Individuals from different age groups, backgrounds and fitness levels are encouraged to participated in the one-day event that also included meditation and yoga nidra. As part of this collective celebration, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports reaffirmed its shared commitment to the timeless practice of yoga and its enduring relevance in today's world. (ANI)
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Blood donation drive held in Anantapur
Anantapur: In a heartfelt display of service and solidarity, youth volunteers actively participated in a blood donation camp organised in Anantapur, marking the successful completion of one year in office for Dr Mansukh Mandaviya as Union Cabinet Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, and celebrating eleven years of transformative governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Organised under the guiding principles of Seva (Service), Sushasan (Good Governance), and Garib Kalyan (Welfare of the Poor), the camp was hosted at the RUDSETI Institute in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' MyBharat Team, RUDSETI, Pragathi Padham Youth Association, and SR Educational Society. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from dozens of young blood donors, reflecting their commitment to social welfare, particularly towards supporting patients from economically weaker sections. The event was graced by key dignitaries including Anuradha, Deputy Chief Manager of NABARD; National Youth Awardee and MyBharat State Volunteers Coordinator Bisathi Bharath; Vijaya Lakshmi, Director of RUDSETI; S. Ramesh, Founder of SR Educational Society; Kuruba Jaya Maruthi, President of India Awardee; and Usha, Senior Trainer at RUDSETI. All dignitaries lauded the dedication of the youth and urged them to continue engaging in meaningful social initiatives. Speaking at the event, Bisathi Bharath emphasized that the collected blood would be handed over to the Indian Red Cross Society in Ananthapuramu, primarily to assist Thalassemia patients and others requiring emergency transfusions. He further urged healthy individuals aged 18 and above, and weighing at least 55 kilograms, to donate blood regularly—once every four months—highlighting the life-saving impact of such contributions. In a symbolic act of encouragement, Anuradha herself donated blood during the event, inspiring many others to follow her lead. The camp also provided a moment of reflection on the developmental strides made under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, particularly in empowering youth, improving healthcare services, and advancing social welfare. The initiative was effectively coordinated by MyBharat volunteers Ambarish and Praveen Naik.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Blood donation camp held in Anantapur
A blood donation camp was held on Thursday marking the completion of Mansukh Mandaviya's one-year tenure as Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and 11 years of governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The camp held at the RUDSETI Institute in Anantapur and was jointly organised by the MyBharat team of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with RUDSETI, Pragathi Padham Youth Association, and S.R. Educational Society. Youth volunteers came forward to donate blood for those in need, especially the poor and downtrodden. The camp was attended by several dignitaries including Anuradha, DCM of NABARD, National Youth Awardee and MyBharat State Volunteers coordinator Bisathi Bharath, Vijaya Lakshmi, Director of RUDSETI, S. Ramesh, founder of S.R. Educational Society, Kuruba Jaya Maruthi, president of India Awardee, and Usha, senior trainer at RUDSETI. They appreciated the spirit and dedication of the young blood donors and encouraged youth to take up more such initiatives. The event served as a platform to reflect the key developmental milestones achieved under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, particularly in the areas of youth empowerment, health, and social welfare. The blood donation camp showcased how collective efforts by youth can drive impactful social change and align with the nation's journey toward inclusive development and humanitarian service. The event was organised by MyBharat volunteers Ambarish and Praveen Naik.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: After PGI, Project Sarathi to be implemented in 1,467 hospitals
Project Sarathi, a student volunteer initiative to help patients in hospital navigation, which was launched at PGIMER, Chandigarh, last year, will now be expanded to 34 states and Union Territories. PGIMER deputy director (administration) Pankaj Rai detailed that with the joint backing of the Union ministries of health and family welfare, and youth affairs and sports, a total of 1,467 hospitals had been approved for the project under 'Seva Se Seekhen', an experiential learning programme (ELP) in health, modelled on the concept of PGIMER's Project Sarathi, as listed on the MyBharat portal. As per the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports, the following states and UTs have either completed or have programmes ongoing based on the project's concept: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Of the 1,467 hospitals, implementation of ELP has been completed at 551 hospitals between September 17, 2024, and May 31, 2025. ELP is currently ongoing at 95 hospitals of which 81 are permanent health ELPs. Launched on May 5, 2024, Project Sarathi is a community service initiative aimed at improving patient experience by deploying student volunteers to assist in managing daily crowds, guiding patients within the hospital and easing OPD operations. The initiative involves 6,444 volunteers nationwide. A total of 816 students from 18 institutions, including 10 colleges and eight schools, have contributed over 50,340 hours in providing hospital navigation and support services at PGIMER. These efforts have led to the reduction in average patient wait time from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, according to a post-implementation impact study by PGIMER's department of community medicine.
