PM Modi to launch 'Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan' today
New Delhi, Aug 2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the "Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan" on Sunday through video conferencing with the aim of inspiring young people across the country to actively participate in the mission to build a drug-free India.
The campaign will begin as a nationwide Jan Bhagidari (people's participation) movement, led by MY Bharat youth volunteers, with the objective of uniting the country's youth in a collective effort against substance abuse. The initiative is designed to encourage young citizens to contribute towards the vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat while supporting the broader goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
During the event, PM Modi is expected to encourage the youth to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities, said the official in a statement.
According to the campaign plan, nearly 10,000 locations across India will participate simultaneously following the Prime Minister's launch, with more than one crore (10 million) youth expected to take part in the national pledge against drug 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, said the statement.
The activities will include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural programmes, awareness campaigns, nukkad nataks, discussion forums, art competitions and community engagement programmes, it said.
Organisers said volunteers and organisations making significant contributions to the campaign will be recognised and honoured at the 50th, 75th and the 100th week milestones.
The campaign aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision of a "Nasha Mukt Bharat" and seeks to strengthen the national resolve towards achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 through public participation.
The central message of the initiative, according to the campaign organisers, is that "drug-free youth are the greatest strength of Viksit Bharat".
Through the nationwide movement, the government aims to take this message to young citizens across the country and encourage their active participation in creating a healthier and drug-free society, said a statement.
— IANS
Reader Comments
The scale is impressive - 10,000 locations and 1 crore youth participating! Sports events, meditation, nukkad nataks - such diverse activities will definitely resonate with different groups. But I hope the follow-up is strong. One pledge is not enough; we need sustained effort through those weekly Sunday activities.
This is a great initiative for public health. Drug addiction is a global problem, not just an Indian one. I've seen similar campaigns in the US, but the community-driven approach here with volunteers at the grassroots level seems more personalized. Best of luck to the youth participating!
Good move, but I wish they'd also focus on rehabilitation and mental health support, not just awareness. Many youngsters get into drugs due to depression or peer pressure. A holistic approach with counseling services would make this campaign more effective. Still, appreciate the effort to involve the youth directly.
Impressive coordination to have 10,000 locations participate simultaneously via video conferencing. The weekly Sunday activities sound engaging and will keep the momentum going. I hope this becomes a model for other countries too. India's youth are the future, and keeping them drug-free is vital for Viksit Bharat 2047.
As a student, I've seen how easy it is for young people to fall into bad habits these days. This campaign is a ray of hope. The recognition at 50th, 75th, and 100th weeks will also keep volunteers motivated. Let's make our country drug-free! 💪🇮🇳
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