Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Modi Launches 100‑Week National Drug‑Abuse Campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a big 100‑week program to stop people from using drugs.
The first meeting was held at a university in Solan, a town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
More than 25,000 places in India joined, and over 10 million young people promised to stay drug‑free.
The program is part of a larger plan called "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat".
Modi told young people to be leaders and help their communities stay healthy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a 100‑week nationwide “Jan Bhagidari” movement against drug abuse.
The inaugural programme was held at Jaypee University of Information Technology in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
Over 25,000 sites across India participated, with more than one crore youth taking the “Nasha Mukti Pledge”.
The campaign, part of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” initiative, aims to mobilise youth, families, schools and civil society to curb drug use.
Modi urged young people to become ambassadors of social change and lead community‑based awareness and service.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and youth participants
- What
- Launch of a 100‑week nationwide campaign to curb drug abuse
- When
- Sunday, August 2, 2024
- Where
- Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To mobilise youth, families, schools and civil society to eliminate drug abuse and promote healthy lifestyles
- Campaign Name
- Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat
- Duration
- 100 weeks
- Launch Date
- August 2, 2024
- Location
- Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Participants
- Over 1 crore youth
- Organisers
- Mera Yuva Bharat, Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Jaypee University of Information Technology