KASHI DECLARATION 2025

CURRENT CONTEXT: The Kashi Declaration was adopted at the Youth Spiritual Summit in Varanasi to advance a drug-free India by 2047.

ABOUT KASHI DECLARATION:

• It is a national action plan adopted to combat substance abuse through youth and spiritual leadership and create a “Nasha Mukt Yuva” (drug-free youth) as the foundation for a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047.
• Theme: “Drug-free Youth for Developed India.”
• Organised by: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Attended by 600+ youth leaders from 120+ spiritual and socio-cultural organisations.
• Aimed at tackling substance abuse as a public health and social challenge.
• Advocated for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Formation of a Joint National Committee.
• Annual progress reporting.
• Creation of a national platform to link individuals to support systems.