Youth concerns, rising drug abuse, demographic changes and the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence were among the major issues discussed at the three-day Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak of RSS-inspired organisations, which concluded at Gudilova near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on 21 August, 2026.
The coordination meeting was attended by 326 delegates, including 49 women, representing 32 organisations. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale and other senior functionaries participated in the deliberations.
Briefing the media on the discussions, RSS Sah Sarkaryavah C R Mukunda said the meeting reviewed relief and rehabilitation activities undertaken during natural disasters, including floods in Assam, as well as programmes organised to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas.
A major part of the deliberations focused on social challenges affecting young people. Participants expressed concern over the increasing use of narcotic substances among students and youth and stressed that tackling drug abuse cannot be left to law-enforcement agencies alone.
The meeting called for coordinated efforts involving families, educational institutions, social organisations, the administration and police to address the problem.
Demographic changes and their social implications were also discussed during the meeting.
The participants deliberated on challenges and opportunities emerging from Artificial Intelligence and the need to engage young people constructively in a rapidly changing technological environment.
Environmental conservation formed another important part of the discussions, particularly under the RSS centenary-year initiative, Panch Parivartan. The initiative emphasises social harmony, strengthening family values, environmental responsibility and behavioural changes at the individual and community levels.
Measures such as reducing plastic use, conserving water and increasing green cover were highlighted as practical interventions that could be adopted by communities.
The meeting also discussed skill development and models of self-reliant economic growth. According to information shared during the meeting, Laghu Udyog Bharati trained more than 41,000 people through its micro-industry skill development centres during the year.
Mukunda said concerns raised by young people, including systemic shortcomings related to competitive examinations such as NEET, should be addressed constructively through cooperation between society and governments.
The meeting also reviewed various programmes planned as part of the RSS centenary year.
Proposed visits of Dr Mohan Bhagwat to the United States, Canada and Britain were described as part of the organisation’s centenary outreach programme aimed at engaging with communities outside India.
