- A transformative effort by the society, NGOs, and all other stakeholders is the need of the hour
- Panel Discussion on the theme ‘Where youth is going wrong and addictions’ and Music Concert by Nandlal Chhanga & Group will be the highlight of the event
- This mega youth festival will be held on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at Hare Krishna Mandir Bhadaj, Ahmedabad
NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, FEB 16
With an avowed aim to educate the youth against the detrimental effects of drug abuse and wean away from it, Hare Krishna Mandir is holding a mass awareness programme “Parivartan”, a mega youth festival on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at Hare Krishna Mandir Bhadaj, Ahmedabad, announced the organisers.

Expressing their concern regarding the drug abuse by the youth, including students, they said, “This event aims to create a vibrant platform to inspire, engage, and empower the youth through various cultural, educational, and social initiatives. We are expecting an enthusiastic participation of more than 1,000 young individuals from across the state and beyond,” they said.
Stating that a transformative effort by the society, NGOs, and all other stakeholders is the need of the hour, they added that “As we are seeing how drug is destroying the youth of the country, Parivartan is a mass movement against drug addiction among them. Thus, the core objective of Parivartan is to foster the spirit of innovation, creativity, and leadership among the youth while promoting Gujarat as a dynamic destination for cultural and social engagement. It is the responsibility of the society as whole to fight against this big problem. This event will be a great milestone in this fight against drug addiction.”
The event will include:
- 4:00 pm – Registration and Entry Opens
- 5:00 pm – Prayers and Invocation
- 5:20 pm – Keynote Speech
- 6:00 pm – Panel Discussion: ‘Where youth is going wrong and addictions’
- 7:30 pm – Drama & Skit
- 8:15 pm – Promotions
- 8:45 pm – Music Concert by Nandlal Chhanga & Group
Amitasana Dasa, GBC member of Hare Krishna Movement & President of Hare Krishna Movement, Jaipur & Mumbai; Ankit Baiyanpuria, Fitness Influencer; Col. Rajeev Bharwan, Veteran and Motivational Speaker; Dr. Sarthak Dave, Psychiatrist & Mental Health Advocate will be taking part in this mass awareness movement.