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Sapno Ki Udaan: Bhajanlal Sharma tells youth drug-free, skilled young people will drive Viksit Bharat

Sapno Ki Udaan, a youth interaction programme in Jaipur on 19 October 2026, saw Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma tell young people that capable, value-driven and drug-free youth are the true torchbearers of the journey to a developed India, the state’s DIPR said. Speaking on Ashtami and Mahanavami, he urged them to reach their goals through determination, discipline, hard work and innovation.

Sapno Ki Udaan: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma with young people at the youth interaction programme in Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma with young people at the youth interaction programme in Jaipur Photo: DIPR Rajasthan (official handout, free to use with credit).

What the chief minister said at Sapno Ki Udaan

The full title of the event was “Sapno Ki Udaan – Asambhav Kuchh Bhi Nahi” (nothing is impossible). Sharma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shown that tasks once thought impossible can be done, citing the abrogation of Article 370 and the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. India is one of the youngest countries in the world, he said, and its youth are its greatest asset. In Rajasthan, more than 26 lakh young people are registered on the MY Bharat platform, and over 1,700 institutions are linked to it.

Key Facts

  • Event: Sapno Ki Udaan – Asambhav Kuchh Bhi Nahi, Jaipur, 19 Oct 2026
  • Government posts filled: 1.93 lakh; 1.18 lakh in process
  • Paper-leak arrests: 569; 410 exams held without leaks
  • Nai Kiran de-addiction centres: 350+
  • MY Bharat in Rajasthan: 26 lakh+ youth, 1,700+ institutions

Rajasthan Youth Policy, jobs and paper leak arrests

Sharma said the government has so far arrested 569 accused in paper-leak cases and that 410 examinations have been held without leaks. Appointments have been made to 1.93 lakh government posts, recruitment for 1.18 lakh posts is under way, and processes for more than 70,000 more will begin, he said, adding that five lakh young people have found private-sector jobs. Under the State Skill Policy-2025, 3.70 lakh youth have been trained. He listed smart classrooms in 144 government ITIs, 21 new polytechnic colleges, 76 new government colleges and 220 completed college buildings. More than 5,000 start-ups are registered, 65 iStart Launchpad Nests have been set up, and Rs 1,643 crore has gone to four lakh beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana, according to the figures he cited. He also mentioned the Mukhyamantri Yuva Sugam Portal and 17 new Khelo India centres.

Young participants on stage during the programme
Young participants on stage during the programme Photo: DIPR Rajasthan (official handout, free to use with credit).

Nai Kiran de-addiction centres and youth voices

On drugs, Sharma said more than 350 Nai Kiran de-addiction centres have been opened in colleges, engineering colleges and polytechnics, and de-addiction wards are coming up in district hospitals under Raj Savera. The state follows zero tolerance towards the illegal narcotics trade, he said. The chief minister listened to the experiences of young people and welcomed their suggestions. Several thanked him: para-athlete Vikram Kumar Meena for an out-of-turn appointment, Shivam Vaishnav for iStart support, Manisha Goswami for financial help, Nikita for the Tele-MANAS mental health helpline and Heeralal Mahawar for the Nai Kiran scheme. MY Bharat volunteer Advita Singh and visually impaired youth Sachin Singh Jadon hosted the event.

Why It Matters: Jobs, exam fairness and drugs are top concerns for Rajasthan's young voters. The figures give a baseline to track the government's promises against.

Source: DIPR Rajasthan (English release), 19 Oct 2026 · DIPR Rajasthan (Hindi release), 19 Oct 2026 · MY Bharat

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