PM Modi to launch 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' today
New Delhi, August 2
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' today through video conferencing.
The initiative aims to inspire youth to stay away from substance abuse and encourage them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities
The launch will mark the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. Under this campaign, weekly activities will be organised every Sunday across the country to promote awareness and encourage public participation in building a drug-free society.
The activities will include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural programmes, awareness campaigns, nukkad nataks, discussion forums, art competitions and community engagement programmes, a release said.
The initiative seeks to further strengthen community participation by bringing together educational institutions, youth organisations, civil society groups, industry bodies and spiritual organisations on a common platform to create a collective movement against substance abuse.
The programme will witness participation from youth across the country from over 10,000 locations. MY Bharat Volunteers, MY Bharat National Service Scheme volunteers, youth clubs, schools, colleges, universities, NGOs, youth wings of industry associations and more than 125 partner spiritual organisations will participate in the programme virtually.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, a campaign that focuses on prevention rather than just punishment. The involvement of spiritual organisations is a clever move—many youth find solace in these teachings. I just hope the weekly activities are consistent and not just a one-time photo-op. The nukkad nataks and sports events can really connect with rural youth if executed properly.
Interesting to see India taking this seriously at the national level. Over 10,000 locations participating sounds ambitious. The real challenge will be sustaining momentum over 100 weeks. Meditation sessions and sports are solid tools; hope they also include vocational training for at-risk youth as a long-term solution.
Good initiative, but let's also talk about the root causes—unemployment, peer pressure, and easy availability of drugs. No campaign can succeed without stricter border control and cracking down on smugglers. Still, appreciate the effort; better late than never. Let's see how the ground-level implementation goes in smaller towns. 🇮🇳
As a college student, I can say this is exactly what we need. The constant stress and competition sometimes push students towards easy escapes. Having MY Bharat volunteers and NSS involved is a good sign—they're already connected with us. Hope the art competitions and meditation sessions are actually fun, not just boring lectures. 😊
Honestly, I appreciate the effort, but we've seen such campaigns before with little impact. The key will be monitoring and accountability. Who is tracking the results? If 10,000 locations just celebrate the launch and then go quiet after a month, it'll be another missed opportunity. I hope the
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