Students from Classes VI to XII and the teachers of KENNEDY HIGH watched the CBSE Interactive Talkathon on 20 September, 2026. The programme was organised under the theme Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat.

The school counsellor took an interactive session with the anti-drug warriors wherein they submitted questions, messages and posters on how to combat the menace of substance abuse and live a healthy life.

As part of the initiative, CBSE invited questions from students, teachers and parents through X and Instagram using the hashtags #NashaMuktYuva and #CBSETalkathon. Some of the questions shared by students from all the CBSE schools were taken up during the life session. The event provided a platform encouraging young people to reflect on the importance of drug-free life style and its role in building a progressive nationa.

The Interactive Talkathon emphasised awareness about substance abuse, mental health and peer pressure. Experts explained how drugs affect the brain, warned against myths and shared practical refusal techniques to help students resist peer pressure, inspiring students to value their health, make responsible choices, participate in sports, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, seek guidance from parents, teachers or counsellors whenever needed and remain drug free. It also shared tips on how to recognize signs of drug abuse, creating a safe space for youngsters both at home and at school, encouraging them to ask for help and lend a helping hand to those in need.

The Talkathon highlighted that a drug-free life promotes health, confidence and a brighter future and ended with the important message of fighting the increasing drug menace collectively, with awareness campaigns, continuous vigilance, balanced and positive outlook on life and finally to work together as a community to make India drug free.