Srinagar, Aug. 3 -- India's greatest strength lies in its young population, with nearly 65 percent of the population below the age of 35, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday as he urged the youth to work towards nation building.

Addressing a UT-level function for the launch of the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', Sinha said that 37 crore youth in the age group of 15 to 29 years are eager to contribute to nation building.

The 100-week mega campaign was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a nationwide resolve to secure India's future by empowering its youth and eliminating the menace of drugs.

"The Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan seeks to energize this demographi...