Category: Schemes
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved a new statewide sports campaign to fight drug abuse among young people. The campaign, called Khelo Himachal Chitta Mukt Abhiyan 2026, will run across all 12 districts of the state and aims to engage youth in organised sports, build discipline and keep them away from chitta, the synthetic drug that has become a serious problem in the state.
The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting held in Shimla on 13 November 2026, chaired by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
## What the campaign will do
The campaign will create a structured sporting system in Himachal Pradesh, giving young people the chance to take part in organised competitions, show their sporting ability and develop competitive skills. The state government says the best young players will emerge as ambassadors of the anti-drug campaign in their own districts.
The campaign will run from December 2026 to March 2027. It will be carried out through the existing administrative system, with district administrations, recognised sports associations and other stakeholders involved in organising events at the local level.
## Who can take part
The campaign covers all 12 districts and 83 sub-divisions of Himachal Pradesh. Its main target group is young people in the age group of 15 to 30 years, both men and women.
An Apex Committee headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will give overall policy direction to the campaign and coordinate its work across districts.
## Why the state is pushing sports against drugs
Chief Minister Sukhu said the state government is committed to giving the youth positive opportunities so they can realise their potential and contribute to a progressive and prosperous society. The government believes that regular sport, team discipline and community participation can keep young people away from drugs better than warnings alone.
The campaign is part of a wider anti-drug push in the state. On 13 November, the Chief Minister also led a large anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Mandi, where thousands of young people, students and citizens took a pledge against drug abuse.
Sources: ANI, 14 November 2026; Devdiscourse, 13 November 2026; Himachal Pradesh government press release, 13 November 2026.
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