Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Modi Urges Youth Campaign to Build Drug-Free India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to help make India free from drugs.
He spoke about this during his Mann Ki Baat radio programme.
The campaign is called Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat.
It focuses especially on helping young people stay away from drugs.
Modi said addiction can hurt a whole family, not just one person.
He praised people who teach others about the dangers of drugs.
He also asked young creators to make songs, slogans and plays about living without drugs.
The campaign has already involved more than 1 crore young people across over 28,000 locations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to join the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign.
He said the campaign aims to create drug-free youth and a drug-free India by 2047.
Modi asked people to create slogans, songs, short plays and social-media content about preventing drug abuse.
He said addiction affects not only individuals but also their families and wider society.
The campaign, launched virtually on August 2, connected more than 28,000 locations and involved over 1 crore youth.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citizens, youth, content creators and people helping those dealing with addiction.
- What
- A call to expand the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign and promote a drug-free India.
- When
- During the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat on a Sunday; the campaign was launched virtually on August 2.
- Where
- Across India, with the campaign connected to more than 28,000 locations.
- Why
- To prevent substance abuse, support people dealing with addiction, and promote the health, happiness and future of India’s youth.
- Campaign
- Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat
- Goal
- Drug-free youth and a drug-free India
- Target year
- 2047
- Programme
- 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat
- Launch
- Virtually launched on August 2
- Reach
- More than 28,000 locations nationwide
- Participation
- More than 1 crore youth
