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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attends 11th Sant Eshwar Samman-2026 in New Delhi
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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the 11th Sant Eshwar Samman-2026 in New Delhi as the Chief Guest, presenting awards to individuals and organisations for selfless social service. Emphasising the civilisational ethos that 'Nar Seva is Narayana Seva', the Vice-President stated that service to society represents grassroots nation-building. He highlighted that Viksit Bharat must integrate compassion, character, and social responsibility alongside economic and infrastructure growth. Furthermore, he noted initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission for public participation, as well as the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Roadmap as steps toward combating substance abuse among youth.