Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Fadnavis Launches Campus Connect Drug Awareness Drive in Navi Mumbai
Devendra Fadnavis launched a campaign called Campus Connect in Navi Mumbai.
It teaches college students about the dangers of drugs.
He asked students to spend their energy on learning, sports and useful skills.
He said young people are important for India’s future.
He warned that addiction can stop them from reaching their potential.
He said fighting drugs requires help from families, communities, the government and the police.
A rehabilitation centre was opened to support people dealing with addiction.
A new CCTV command centre was also inaugurated to help police watch the city and respond to crime and emergencies.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the Campus Connect campaign for college students in Navi Mumbai.
The campaign, part of the Drug-Free Navi Mumbai initiative, aims to educate young people about drug abuse.
Fadnavis urged students to focus on education, sports, skills and nation-building rather than addiction.
He called for a 360-degree response combining awareness, demand reduction and action against drug supply chains.
Fadnavis inaugurated a de-addiction rehabilitation centre, released an awareness video and opened the Prahari Integrated CCTV Command Centre.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Navi Mumbai Police, municipal authorities, citizens and students.
- What
- The Campus Connect drug-awareness campaign was launched, alongside the inauguration of a rehabilitation centre and the Prahari Integrated CCTV Command Centre.
- When
- Saturday, August 22, 2026, according to the associated official post.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, including the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate office.
- Why
- To raise awareness about drug abuse, support a drug-free Navi Mumbai and improve city safety and surveillance.
- Campaign
- Campus Connect
- Larger initiative
- Nasha Mukt Navi Mumbai, or Drug-Free Navi Mumbai
- Target group
- College students and young people
- Proposed approach
- Combine awareness and demand reduction with efforts to dismantle drug supply chains
- Support facility
- A de-addiction rehabilitation centre was inaugurated
- Police technology
- The Prahari Integrated CCTV Command Centre will provide 24/7 city surveillance
- Other initiatives cited
- Startup India, Skill India and Khelo India
