PATNA, Aug. 3 -- The state government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Brahmakumaris (Brahma Kumaris Vishwa Vidyalaya) to spearhead a comprehensive de-addiction and awareness campaign across the state, chief minister Samrat Choudhary announced on Sunday during the launch of 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Choudhary and Bihar governor Syed Ata Hasnain participated virtually from Lok Bhawan in Patna at the event, which was organised by the Union ministry of youth affairs and sports through the MY Bharat platform. The programme seeks to inspire the youth to remain free from substance abuse. It also marks the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign, ...