The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) launched the fifth phase of its 'Young India ke Bol' programme on Monday, targeting two critical issues facing the nation—unemployment and drug abuse. IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib, along with Kanhaiya Kumar, in charge of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), unveiled the programme’s poster and called on the youth across the country to participate.

During the launch, Chib introduced the campaign “Naukri Do, Nasha Nahi,” aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among young people. He emphasized that the programme, now in its fifth season, will give a platform for youth to voice their concerns about the escalating problems of unemployment and drug addiction. “We want to engage young people. This season of 'Young India ke Bol' will allow youth to speak out on these issues,” said Chib.

Chib also clarified that the programme is open to everyone, regardless of their political affiliations. He stated that individuals who express their views well would have the opportunity to join the organization. The initiative will be rolled out at the state level to select spokespersons who will represent youth concerns.

The focus of this year’s programme is on two major issues: rising unemployment and the growing drug menace, both of which have deeply impacted the youth and future generations. Chib criticized the BJP’s promise of providing two crore jobs annually, claiming that since the Modi government took power in 2014, only 0.3% of applicants have secured government jobs. “Only 3 out of every 1,000 applicants have received permanent government jobs,” he said, calling the situation dire.

Chib also highlighted the increasing drug addiction problem, noting that it has become a serious concern in the country. To address this, the IYC is launching a competition through the ‘With IYC App’ starting on December 15. Participants are invited to submit videos discussing both issues, and the best ones will be selected as state and national spokespersons for the IYC.

Kanhaiya Kumar spoke about the Youth Congress's ongoing efforts to address the problems faced by young people. “We have been organizing creative programs to tackle these issues and improve the situation for youth in the country,” he said. Kumar added that ‘Young India ke Bol’ provides an opportunity for the youth to share their perspectives on unemployment, noting that even graduates from prestigious institutions like IIT and IIM are struggling to find jobs.

This initiative aims to give voice to the youth, helping them advocate for change in addressing critical national issues.

(This article is a reworked version of a PTI feed.)