**Executive Summary**
On July 16, 2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform, launched the first episode of a webinar series titled 'Jagruk Jigar'. In collaboration with the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), the event introduced the 'Yuva Yakrit Mitra' (Y2M) program to promote a drug-free (Nasha Mukt) India and preventive healthcare. Youth across the country are encouraged to register for the Y2M program on the MY Bharat portal to become certified health ambassadors.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Webinar and Campaign Launch**
* The webinar "Jagruk Jigar: Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" marks the beginning of the MY Bharat webinar series.
* The initiative focuses on creating awareness regarding the harmful effects of substance abuse and inspiring youth to lead addiction-free lifestyles.
* Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya called for youth to take a pledge to become ambassadors for the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' movement.
**The MY Bharat Platform**
* MY Bharat functions as India’s "single-window platform" for youth development, offering opportunities in leadership, volunteering, mentorship, and experiential learning.
* The platform currently sees high engagement, with 1.5 lakh to 2.5 lakh young people visiting daily.
* The platform is positioned as a critical tool for achieving the vision of "Viksit Bharat @2047."
**Yuva Yakrit Mitra (Y2M) Programme**
* Developed jointly by ILBS and MY Bharat, Y2M is an experiential learning program designed to equip youth with practical public health skills.
* The program focuses on liver health awareness, preventive healthcare, organ donation, and digital health communication.
* Participants receive hands-on training alongside experts and participate in community outreach to become "certified Yuva Health Champions."
**Health and Nation Building**
* The document highlights that liver diseases are increasingly affecting younger populations due to unhealthy lifestyles and substance abuse.
* A healthy and socially conscious generation is identified as the foundation for a developed India by 2047.
* The partnership combines ILBS’s scientific expertise with the reach of the MY Bharat platform to build a nationwide health movement.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Youth**
**Impact**
They are empowered with leadership opportunities and practical health education. They gain a platform to contribute to nation-building while learning to protect themselves from the risks of substance abuse and liver disease.
**Action Required**
Youth are encouraged to take a pledge for an addiction-free lifestyle and enroll in the Yuva Yakrit Mitra programme via the MY Bharat portal.
**Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS)**
**Impact**
ILBS expands its reach by utilizing the MY Bharat network to disseminate scientific knowledge on liver health and organ donation to a massive audience.
**Action Required**
ILBS must provide the necessary expertise, training modules, and expert guidance to volunteers during the experiential learning sessions.
**Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MY Bharat)**
**Impact**
The Ministry strengthens its role as the primary vehicle for youth engagement and developmental initiatives in India.
**Action Required**
The Ministry is responsible for facilitating the registration process, hosting the webinar series, and managing the digital infrastructure for the Y2M program.
Key Entities Referenced
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat): An autonomous body and digital platform serving as India's single-window portal for youth development, leadership, and nation-building opportunities.
Yuva Yakrit Mitra (Y2M) Experiential Learning Programme: A joint initiative by ILBS and MY Bharat designed to equip youth with public health skills and create a nationwide network of 'Yuva Health Champions'.
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS): A specialized medical institute that collaborated with the government to provide scientific expertise for liver health and substance abuse awareness campaigns.
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat: A national campaign and movement aimed at creating awareness about substance abuse and inspiring youth to build an addiction-free India.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The primary government ministry that organized the national webinar and oversees the MY Bharat initiative for youth empowerment.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
जागरूक जगर
MY Bharat Organises ' ’ : Nasha Mukt
Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Webinar to Promote a
Nasha Mukt and Healthy India
Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya calls upon youth to
become architects of Viksit Bharat by becoming Nasha Mukt
Yuva
Webinar Marks The First Episode of MY Bharat Webinar
Series
MY Bharat and ILBS Launch 'Yuva Yakrit Mitra' Programme to
Empower Youth as Health Champion
प्रव तथ: 16 JUL 2026 7:00PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), today organised the
national webinar "जागरूक जगर’: Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" in collaboration with the Institute of
Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS). The webinar brought together thousands of youth from across the
country to create awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse, promote preventive healthcare
and inspire young people to become ambassadors of a healthier, addiction-free India. The webinar was
attended by Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and the speaker was
Prof. (Dr.) Shiv Kumar Sarin, Chancellor & Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences.Addressing the webinar, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said that MY Bharat has emerged as India's single-
window platform for youth development, connecting young people with opportunities in leadership,
volunteering, experiential learning, career mentorship and nation-building.
"MY Bharat has emerged as India's single-window platform for youth development. It connects young
people with leadership opportunities, experiential learning, career mentorship, volunteering and nation-
building. Every idea has the potential to become a solution when empowered through the MY Bharat
platform," the Minister said.
Highlighting the growing participation of youth, Dr. Mandaviya informed that between 1.5 lakh and 2.5
lakh young people visit the MY Bharat platform every day, reflecting the enthusiasm of India's youth to
contribute towards national development.
Referring to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Minister said that
India's youth would be the driving force behind the country's transformation. "The Prime Minister has
envisioned a Viksit Bharat by 2047, and it is our youth who will transform that vision into reality. A
healthy, skilled and socially conscious generation is the foundation of a developed India," he said.
Expressing concern over the growing menace of substance abuse, Dr. Mandaviya urged every young
citizen to actively participate in the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign "Drug addiction is one
of the most pressing challenges before our society today. I urge every young citizen to take a pledge to
become an ambassador of the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' movement and inspire others to choose
a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle," he added.During the webinar, Padma Bhushan awardee Prof. (Dr.) Shiv Kumar Sarin, launched the 'Yuva Yakrit
Mitra (Y2M)' Experiential Learning Programme, a unique initiative developed jointly by ILBS and MY
Bharat to equip young people with practical public health skills while creating a nationwide network of
Yuva Health Champions. The programme will provide experiential learning opportunities in liver health
awareness, preventive healthcare, community outreach, organ donation, health communication and digital
campaigns.
Launching the programme, Prof. (Dr.) S.K. Sarin said:"The 'Yuva Yakrit Mitra' programme is designed to
provide hands-on experiential learning to young volunteers, enabling them to work alongside experts,
participate in community outreach and become certified Yuva Health Champions."
He emphasised that liver diseases are increasingly affecting younger populations due to unhealthy
lifestyles and substance abuse, and stressed the importance of prevention through awareness and
community participation. He also enlightened youth about daily healthy habits like maintaining fitness,
sleep schedule and building positive energy.
Prof. Sarin further said that the partnership between ILBS and MY Bharat combines scientific expertise
with the energy and reach of India's youth to build a nationwide movement for liver health, organ donation
and preventive healthcare.The webinar concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session led by Prof. Sarin, followed by a
demonstration of the registration process for the Yuva Yakrit Mitra programme on the MY Bharat portal.
Youth across the country were encouraged to enrol in the programme and contribute towards building a
healthier, fitter and Nasha Mukt Viksit Bharat.
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Pawan Singh Faujdar
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