About BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week

BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW) 2026, being observed from 1st to 7th November 2026, aims to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable lifestyles through public outreach, citizen engagement and action-oriented initiatives.

Building on the principles of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), the initiative encourages individuals, communities and youth to adopt sustainable practices in their everyday lives. The Week focuses on seven key themes: adopting healthy lifestyles, saving energy, conserving water, adopting sustainable food systems, avoiding single-use plastics, reducing e-waste and minimising waste.

Role of the Department of Youth Affairs The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is contributing to BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026 under the theme “Adopt Healthy Lifestyles”, with a focus on youth participation, community engagement and sustainable practices.

On 1st November 2026, the Department will facilitate cleanliness drives across districts of the country, mobilising MY Bharat youth volunteers to participate in community clean-up activities. These initiatives aim to encourage young people to take an active role in keeping their surroundings clean, promoting responsible waste management and fostering a sense of civic responsibility.

As part of the initiative, youth will also be encouraged to take the Mission LiFE pledge through a dedicated page on the MY Bharat portal. The pledge will also be available from 1st to 7th November 2026, enabling wider public participation throughout the Week.

Through these activities, the Department seeks to harness the energy and enthusiasm of India's youth to promote sustainable lifestyles, strengthen community participation and turn environmental awareness into collective action.