Ranchi, Oct. 22 -- Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Thursday called upon young people to stay away from drugs and engage in education, sports, skill development and creative activities while addressing the inaugural ceremony of Swarnim Bharat Expo 2026 in Ranchi.

Gangwar said India was making progress in science and technology, space, healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure and digital services. He said the knowledge, skills and creativity of young people could give new direction to the country's development.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan", the Governor said keeping young people away from drugs and encouraging their participation in constructive activit...