CBSE Talkathon 2026: Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Commences Today at 6 PM
Students need not wait for another school circular to seek expert views or guidance on substance abuse, peer pressure and the like. The CBSE Talkathon 2026 on “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” will be live on today, September 20 at 6 PM IST. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued this programme through its September 16 circular, Acad-61/2026. The Board has called for students' questions and creative content via social media.
CBSE Talkathon 2026: Date and Time
The Talkathon programme will be on:
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Information |
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Programme |
CBSE Talkathon |
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Theme |
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat |
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Date |
September 20, 2026 |
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Day |
Sunday |
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Time |
6 PM IST |
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Platform |
CBSE Official YouTube Channel |
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Hashtags |
#NashaMuktYuva, #CBSETalkathon |
The CBSE has asked affiliated schools to encourage students to participate in this programme. The Talkathon has been set up as an interactive discussion, as opposed to a monologous address.
Where to Watch CBSE Talkathon Live?
The programme will be streamed via the CBSE's official YouTube channel. Watch the CBSE Talkathon live:
- CBSE Official YouTube Live
Parents, students and educators can watch the programme's live stream online.
Students Can Send Questions to the Experts
The CBSE Talkathon is unusual in that it doesn't just invite students to watch; it also lets them ask questions and share messages, posters, and video content related to the theme.
Students can submit their content on X and Instagram between September 16 and September 20 via #NashaMuktYuva and #CBSETalkathon. The CBSE's official communication says selected questions will be discussed during the programme. Discussion topics might include peer pressure, substance-use awareness, prevention, responsible decision-making, and school-family roles.
Who Will Participate in the CBSE Talkathon?
The Talkathon has gathered voices from various education and public-health domains and ecosystems. It is expected to feature experts and representatives from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), AIIMS New Delhi and CBSE-affiliated schools alike.
That combination gives students the chance to seek out perspectives beyond their classrooms, especially on identifying risks and reaching out for help.
Why Is CBSE Organising the Nasha Mukt Yuva Talkathon?
This Talkathon is a part of CBSE's broader awareness campaigns regarding substance abuse prevention and healthy choice-making. The CBSE has issued a separate circular on the Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya Abhiyan, which shows that substance-abuse awareness is being integrated into its broader school engagement activities.
For schools, the Talkathon can be a jumping-off point for discussions that go beyond the 45-minute broadcast: classroom or counselling sessions, peer-support activities and awareness-building projects can all be useful ways to get students to engage with the subject in a developmentally appropriate manner.
How Can Students Participate?
Students who are interested in the CBSE Talkathon can:
- Watch the live programme at 6 PM on September 20
- Ask relevant questions using #NashaMuktYuva and #CBSETalkathon
- Share posters, messages or short videos on the designated platforms
- Follow updates from the CBSE's official accounts on social media
- Discuss the programme's themes with teachers, counsellors and parents
The initiative is intended to engage students as active participants in the discussion.
CBSE Talkathon 2026: What Students Should Know
The CBSE Talkathon's message is simple: young people must have access to reliable information and the opportunity to ask difficult questions without turning the conversation into a monologous address. With the Talkathon on Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat going live at 6 PM today, students have an opportunity to pose their questions and concerns to experts and educators directly.
The CBSE has issued the necessary official circular confirming the event, while the Board's recent communication directs students to use the two hashtags for their submissions.
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