{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Meghalaya DREAM Mission launches DREAM YOUNG to prevent drug abuse among youth",
  "summary": "The Meghalaya government's DREAM Mission has introduced the DREAM YOUNG initiative to steer vulnerable youth away from substance abuse through vocational training and employment.",
  "content": "The Meghalaya government's DREAM Mission has rolled out a fresh initiative designed to prevent drug abuse among vulnerable young people by linking them directly with vocational training and employment opportunities. Titled 'DREAM YOUNG', the project seeks to move beyond traditional drug awareness campaigns by focusing on tangible economic prospects for school dropouts and youth hailing from underprivileged families.\n\nDuring the initial phase of the programme, the Mission collaborated with Seng Kynthei Katholic, Zone 2, to identify 69 young individuals. These participants were taken to a skill centre in April 2026 so they could familiarize themselves with various vocational training alternatives.\n\nFollowing counselling sessions and continued support provided by ITI Shillong, Don Bosco Technical School and Don Bosco Youth Centre, 22 of those participants have successfully enrolled in different vocational trades.\n\nAccording to the DREAM Mission, the initiative operates on a prevention with action framework, with the core objective of granting young people access to essential skills, gainful employment and a secure future as a viable alternative to substance abuse. The programme is being executed in partnership with the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society alongside other vocational training institutions.\n\nTo widen the scope of the initiative across the entire state, the Mission has reached out to all Deputy Commissioners, urging them to review and strengthen Industrial Training Institutes within their respective districts.\n\nThe subsequent phase of the programme is slated to kick off on Tuesday, September 1, featuring a counselling session at 10 am at ITI Shillong intended for prospective participants and further enrolments.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis initiative directly affects vulnerable young people and families across the region by offering structured economic pathways away from substance abuse.\n\n• Across India: The programme serves as a practical state-level model for tackling grassroots social challenges through targeted skill development and institutional collaboration.\n• In Meghalaya: Underprivileged youth and school dropouts in the state gain direct access to vocational training, career counselling and employment pathways through local institutions like ITI Shillong.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who launched the DREAM YOUNG initiative?\nThe initiative was launched by the Meghalaya government's DREAM Mission.\n\n2. What is the primary goal of the initiative?\nThe primary goal is to prevent drug abuse among vulnerable youth by connecting them with vocational training and employment.\n\n3. How many youths were identified in the first phase?\nA total of 69 young people were identified for the programme in the first phase.\n\n4. How many participants have enrolled in trades so far?\nFollowing counselling and support, 22 of the participants have enrolled in various trades.\n\n5. When is the next phase of the programme scheduled to begin?\nThe next phase is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 1, at ITI Shillong.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/meghalaya/meghalaya-men-dragsa-ki-lata-rokane-ke-lie-shuru-hua-dream-young-abhiyana-25819",
  "category": "Meghalaya",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-01",
  "tags": [
    "Meghalaya",
    "Drug Abuse",
    "Youth",
    "Vocational Training",
    "Employment",
    "Shillong"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}