State government to launch statewide Khelo Himachal-Chitta Mukt Abhiyan 2026 to promote drug-free Himachal
SHIMLA 3 November, 2026
With the objective of channelising the energy of youth towards sports and strengthening the fight against drug abuse, the Youth Services and Sports Department will launch ‘Khelo Himachal-Chitta Mukt Abhiyan 2026’ across the state.
A Spokesperson of the department informed here today that the initiative is aimed at promoting fitness, discipline, teamwork and a healthy lifestyle while providing young sportspersons with a platform to showcase their talent.
He said that the initiative is also an important step towards realising the vision of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to make Himachal Pradesh a drug-free state. The campaign seeks to engage youth in constructive sporting activities and encourage them to stay away from drugs by adopting sports as an integral part of their lives.
The championship will feature Cricket, Volleyball and Kabaddi in separate Men’s and Women’s categories for participants in the age group of 15 to 30 years, covering all 12 districts of the state. The competition will be organised at three levels Sub-Division, District and State with the best-performing teams advancing to the next stage.
To encourage sporting excellence and motivate participants, attractive cash prizes have been announced. At the sub-division level, the first, second and third-position holders will receive Rs. 51,000, Rs. 41,000 and Rs. 31,000, respectively. At the district level, the prizes will be Rs. 2 lakh, Rs. 1.50 lakh and Rs. 1 lakh, respectively. At the state level, the winning teams will receive Rs. 31 lakh, Rs. 15 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh for the first, second and third positions, respectively.
He said that eligible participants can register free of cost through the official portal: https://khelohimachal.hp.gov.in.
The spokesperson appealed to the youth to participate enthusiastically and make sports an integral part of their lives. He added that the initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to youth empowerment and its vision of building a healthier, stronger and drug-free Himachal Pradesh.
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