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Hans India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Mega anti-drug abuse summit involving youth to begin in Varanasi tomorrow
New Delhi: A 'Youth Spiritual Summit' aiming to foster a collective national resolve against drug abuse will begin on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi on Saturday, an official said. Hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the two-day summit themed 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' will bring together over 500 youth delegates representing 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations from across the country, said the official. Convened on the sacred banks of the Ganga, the Summit aims to foster a collective national resolve against drug abuse, rooted in India's spiritual heritage and youth power. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said that the summit will mark the beginning of special and intensive drive to free the youngsters of drug addiction and prepare them to become 'torchbearers of Amrit Kaal' while shaping their role in the nation-building. The Youth Spiritual Summit is a part of the Ministry's broader mission to initiate a value-driven, youth-led Jan Andolan against drug abuse. Designed as an immersive experience, the Summit will combine introspective dialogue with cultural and spiritual engagement, said a statement. 'Four plenary sessions will explore critical themes: understanding the psychological and social impact of addiction, dismantling networks of drug supply and peddling, effective grassroots campaigning and communication strategies and formulating a roadmap for achieving a Nasha Mukt Bharat,' it said. These discussions will be complemented by whiteboard forums, expert keynote addresses, and action workshops that will provide space for youth-led ideas and innovation, it said. As these deliberations progress over the two days, they will collectively build towards a singular, powerful outcome. The Summit will conclude with the release of the 'Kashi Declaration' on July 20, it said. 'This document will reflect the collective vision and commitment of youth and spiritual leaders, laying down 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 on drug de-addiction and rehabilitation,' it said. Aligned with the MY Bharat platform, the Summit will also kick start a national Jan Andolan against drugs, with MY Bharat volunteers and affiliated youth clubs spearheading awareness drives, pledge campaigns, and grassroots outreach activities in villages, towns, and cities across the country. These efforts aim to build a sustained national movement driven by moral conviction and participatory leadership, it said. All updates and further details related to the Youth Spiritual Summit and Live Screening of the event will be available on the MY Bharat platform: Earlier briefing about the event, Mandaviya said, 'The summit will pave the way for a massive grassroots movement – Jan Andolan – to identify the drug sources, eradicate them at the root, and build a drug‑free India.' He cautioned that substance abuse remains one of the gravest threats confronting the youth today and said that if they get trapped in drug abuse at a young age, this only ruins their future but also impacts national progress.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Varanasi to host spiritual summit for a drug-free India
Varanasi: The holy city of Varanasi is set to host Youth Spiritual Summit on the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat from July 18 to 20, aiming to empower the youth and foster a drug-free society, union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, announced this at a press conference in New Delhi on Monday. The Minister emphasised that the young generation must lead from the front, not only as beneficiaries but as changemakers shaping the country's destiny. However, he cautioned that substance abuse remains one of the gravest threats confronting the youth, trapping them at a pivotal stage of life and posing a challenge to national progress. Addressing the urgent concern, the govt of India, in partnership with NGOs, educational institutions, and spiritual organisations, is launching a holistic, inclusive, and future-oriented anti-drug campaign. As part of the efforts, the three-day summit will be organised along the Ganga ghats, where 500 youth delegates from 100 spiritual organisations will come together to introspect, deliberate, and ideate actionable strategies for eradicating drug addiction. "The summit will pave the way for a massive grassroots movement – Jan Andolan – to identify drug sources, eradicate them at the root, and build a drug-free India," Mandaviya said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Little-Known RMD Strategy Approved by the IRS Undo He announced that at the conclusion of the summit, the historic Kashi Declaration will be unveiled, encapsulating the collective resolve and laying out a national roadmap to achieve a drug-free society. The summit's four plenary sessions will cover: understanding addiction and its impact on youth; dismantling peddler networks and commercial interests; effective campaigning and outreach; and charting a comprehensive commitment toward Nasha Mukt Bharat by 2047. Keynote addresses by experts, moderated panel discussions, and open whiteboard forums will ensure that every delegate contributes to shaping this national on the unwavering spirit of MY Bharat volunteers, who linked every national occasion to the vision of Viksit Bharat through padyatras led by MY Bharat volunteers, the Union minister also announced a special padyatra in Kargil on 26 July to mark Vijay Diwas.
Economic Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Centre working on a plan to expand GCCs in tier II , III cities: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
PTI The government is working on a framework to expand the presence of global capability centres (GCC) beyond the top cities and is focusing on industry-academia tie-ups to create industry-ready talent, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on said under the IndiaAI Mission, 6,000 more GPUs (graphics processing units) are expected to be added to the common compute facility, taking the total to 40,000 from 34,000 empanelled currently. These GPUs are sourced under the AI mission to provide subsidised compute power to local artificial intelligence projects. The incubation centre at IIT Madras Research Park and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, where industry leaders like Airbus have helped tailor courses to industry needs, will serve as models to develop the GCC ecosystem, the minister said. 'We should match the requirements of GCCs with particular universities,' Vaishnaw said. 'According to their requirements, we should integrate courses in the education system.'ET reported on May 28 that the ministry has set up an industry-led panel to help boost the growth of GCCs in India. The panel has representatives from Nasscom, Zinnov, ANSR, KPMG and Invest India among came after the budget announcement for a framework to promote GCCs in emerging cities, to outline measures for enhancing availability of talent and infrastructure, building bylaw reforms and mechanisms for collaboration with said the framework being developed will take the GCC ecosystem to the next level and help create jobs. The minister was speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding here between the ministry-backed Digital India Corporation and the department of youth affairs to build out the next phase of the MY Bharat platform, which provides youth single-window access to learning and personal and career growth opportunities. MY Bharat 2.0 will be AI-enabled, multilingual, and mobile-first for personalised engagement and integration with platforms like the National Career Service, Aadhaar and DigiLocker.'The MY Bharat platform today has 1.75 crore youth on it,' said Mansukh Mandaviya, union minister of youth affairs and sports."Through this mobile app, the youth will be able to engage with opportunities not just nation-wide but worldwide, along with various social activities and state governments," he said. GCC by GCC There are more than 1,700 GCCs in India employing roughly 1.5 million idea now is to create talent pipelines 'GCC by GCC', connecting them with institutes having the specific kind of expertise they need, and also enabling them to do original research work in India, said a person aware of the developments.'That mapping is now about to begin, so GCC by GCC, we understand what they need to bring them to our country,' the person said. 'For instance, if a GCC requires mechanical engineering talent, they may find it in Coimbatore where there is a very big ecosystem, a chemicals company may want to be near Gujarat, or a pharma company may want to be in Hyderabad.'Further, the government is mulling a model where states can be brought onto a common portal so that GCCs can get the permissions they need quickly, the person added. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Inside TechM CEO's 'baptism by fire' and the blaze he still needs to douse How the sinking of MSC Elsa 3 exposed India's maritime blind spots Profits plenty, prices attractive, still PSU stocks languish. Why? The bike taxi dreams of Rapido, Uber, and Ola just got a jolt. But they're winning public favour Stock Radar: Indus Tower stock breaks out from Symmetrical Triangle pattern; could hit fresh 52-week high – check target & stop loss Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus Will worst of perception be over in Q1 earning season? 9 IT stocks, probably best contrarian bets. Use a different way to be contrarian Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and return potential of more than 25% in 1 year
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre working on a plan to expand GCCs in tier II , III cities: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The government is working on a framework to expand the presence of global capability centres (GCC) beyond the top cities and is focusing on industry-academia tie-ups to create industry-ready talent, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on said under the IndiaAI Mission, 6,000 more GPUs (graphics processing units) are expected to be added to the common compute facility, taking the total to 40,000 from 34,000 empanelled currently. These GPUs are sourced under the AI mission to provide subsidised compute power to local artificial intelligence incubation centre at IIT Madras Research Park and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, where industry leaders like Airbus have helped tailor courses to industry needs, will serve as models to develop the GCC ecosystem, the minister said.'We should match the requirements of GCCs with particular universities,' Vaishnaw said. 'According to their requirements, we should integrate courses in the education system.'ET reported on May 28 that the ministry has set up an industry-led panel to help boost the growth of GCCs in India. The panel has representatives from Nasscom, Zinnov, ANSR, KPMG and Invest India among came after the budget announcement for a framework to promote GCCs in emerging cities, to outline measures for enhancing availability of talent and infrastructure, building bylaw reforms and mechanisms for collaboration with said the framework being developed will take the GCC ecosystem to the next level and help create minister was speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding here between the ministry-backed Digital India Corporation and the department of youth affairs to build out the next phase of the MY Bharat platform , which provides youth single-window access to learning and personal and career growth Bharat 2.0 will be AI-enabled, multilingual, and mobile-first for personalised engagement and integration with platforms like the National Career Service, Aadhaar and DigiLocker.'The MY Bharat platform today has 1.75 crore youth on it,' said Mansukh Mandaviya, union minister of youth affairs and sports."Through this mobile app, the youth will be able to engage with opportunities not just nation-wide but worldwide, along with various social activities and state governments," he are more than 1,700 GCCs in India employing roughly 1.5 million idea now is to create talent pipelines 'GCC by GCC', connecting them with institutes having the specific kind of expertise they need, and also enabling them to do original research work in India, said a person aware of the developments.'That mapping is now about to begin, so GCC by GCC, we understand what they need to bring them to our country,' the person said. 'For instance, if a GCC requires mechanical engineering talent, they may find it in Coimbatore where there is a very big ecosystem, a chemicals company may want to be near Gujarat, or a pharma company may want to be in Hyderabad.'Further, the government is mulling a model where states can be brought onto a common portal so that GCCs can get the permissions they need quickly, the person added.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
On green mission, students become changemakers to tackle air pollution
New Delhi: What if the solution to the capital's air pollution crisis lies in its classrooms and college campuses? Through a recent circular, the directorate of education is engaging thousands of students in becoming changemakers for the environment. "All deputy directors of education (district) are requested to disseminate information to all the heads of schools of govt, govt-aided and private unaided recognised schools under their jurisdiction in engaging youth (age 15 years and above) for awareness generation under National Clean Air Programme through the MY Bharat platform," the DoE circular reads. School students are being mobilised to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of the city—air pollution. From planting trees to leading street plays, they're becoming the voice behind cleaner air, one mission at a time. According to the circular, "On two designated days each month, students from schools, colleges and eco-clubs will participate in themed awareness activities, experiential learning and community outreach events. Special mega-events will also be organised around occasions, such as World Environment Day (June 5), Swachh Vayu Diwas (Sept 7) and Zero Emission Day (Sept 21)." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Each month comes with a unique environmental mission to make learning action-oriented. In May, youth ambassadors launched clean-up drives under the theme 'plastic-free public places', promoting the use of eco-friendly alternatives. June brings 'plant trees, breathe free', with students participating in plantation drives. July's focus is on 'reducing industrial emissions', where participants visit industries using clean technologies and advocate for cleaner fuels. In Aug, the spotlight shifts to individuals making a difference under 'clean air heroes'. Street plays and public storytelling sessions honour everyday champions of clean air. Sept kicks off 'every breath matters', a week of awareness culminating in Swachh Vayu Diwas, complete with art installations, zero-emission pledges and city beautification efforts. Oct urges citizens to 'burn calories, not fuel', encouraging walking, cycling and switching off engines at red lights. Come Nov, schools and colleges host creative events like poster-making, essay competitions and short films under 'green living, better tomorrow'. Dec's mission is 'sustainable cities, healthier air', with activities focusing on green construction and urban planning. The campaign wraps up with a strong winter push: 'say no to waste burning' in Jan, reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle in Feb—featuring visits to recycling units and zero-waste fairs—and 'no more dust' in March, involving street cleaning and dust control drives. Some Delhi govt schools have seamlessly integrated environmental consciousness into their daily routines. At Ravi Shankar SKV in Bawana, sustainability is not just a theme, it's a regular part of classroom sessions, morning assemblies and school-wide activities. "We promote sustainability through awareness drives, hands-on eco-activities and a green school ecosystem. From 'say no to plastic' and herbal gardens to rainwater harvesting and solar power, our students lead by example," said principal Sunita. This nationwide movement is being implemented through the MY Bharat platform, launched by the Union youth affairs and sports ministry to empower the youth of India. Now, in partnership with the environment ministry, this platform will drive year-long environmental awareness campaigns in 130 targeted cities. "If we want lasting change in the air we breathe, we must start with those who will inherit it. By turning classrooms into hubs of climate action, we're empowering students to become clean air warriors—aware, active and accountable for shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for all," said a Delhi govt school teacher. This initiative isn't just about awareness—it's about ownership. By engaging youth in hands-on, real-world experiences, it is creating a generation that not only breathes cleaner air but knows how to fight for it.
