To channel youthful energy into constructive pursuits and combat substance abuse, the Himachal Pradesh government has approved the ambitious ‘Khelo Himachal – Chitta Mukt Abhiyan, 2026’. Running from December 2026 to March 2027 across all 12 districts and 83 sub-divisions, the initiative aims to build a disciplined, healthy, and drug-free society.
Targeting men and women aged 15 to 30 through separate competitions, the campaign features a three-tier tournament—progressing from sub-division to district and state levels. Eight disciplines—cricket, volleyball, kabaddi, badminton, athletics, hockey, wrestling, and tug of war—will give rural, remote, and tribal athletes a major platform, complete with safeguarding protocols for minors. Promising talent will also receive specialised coaching, sports science support, and advanced training camps.
Alongside the games, the campaign will tackle the chitta menace through anti-drug awareness drives, mental health sessions, youth ambassador programmes, and access to counselling and rehabilitation resources.
Chaired by CM Sukhu, an Apex Committee will oversee policy direction alongside dedicated technical and administrative committees ensuring medical aid and anti-doping standards. Emphasising that enforcement alone cannot defeat drug abuse, CM Sukhu urged families, educators, and communities to turn the Abhiyan into a true people’s movement for a healthier, brighter Himachal.
उबादेश को सौगात: शिक्षा मंत्री ने करोड़ों की योजनाओं का किया लोकार्पण
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