The Youth Spiritual Summit held in Varanasi concluded with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration, a national call to action aiming to eliminate drug addiction by 2047. 

The event united spiritual leaders, youth, and government representatives in a shared mission for a healthier, addiction-free Bharat.

Key Points:

• The summit was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in Varanasi from July 18–20, 2025, with over 600 youth and 120+ spiritual and social organisations participating.
• It was themed “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, focusing on empowering youth to take active roles in building a drug-free nation.
• The Kashi Declaration proposes collaborative efforts involving government, communities, and spiritual groups to address drug addiction as a public health and social challenge.
• Key measures in the declaration include formation of a Joint National Committee, annual progress reviews, and national-level support for addicts and their families.
• Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged youth and spiritual leaders to lead the movement with collective responsibility and sustained effort.