Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging young people to stay away from substance abuse and contribute to building a developed India.
Launching the initiative virtually on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi said achieving the vision of a developed India requires the country’s youth to remain both mentally and physically healthy, urging them to reject all forms of substance abuse.
He said the campaign is not only for young people but also for their families, society and the nation as a whole.
The launch took place in the presence of a large gathering of young participants, many of whom identified themselves as representatives of Generation Z.
The initiative marks the beginning of a 100-week nationwide ‘Jan Bhagidari’ campaign, under which awareness programmes and community activities will be held every Sunday across India to promote a drug-free society.
Planned activities include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural programmes, public awareness campaigns, street plays, discussion forums, art competitions and community engagement initiatives.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said the campaign builds on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, launched in 2020, in line with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of creating a drug-free India.
The campaign aims to inspire young people to become ambassadors of positive social change within their communities while promoting a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.
