Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Modi Launches Youth Drug‑Free Initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a new program in India to help young people stay away from drugs.
The program is called Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan.
It will give special centers where people who have used drugs can get help and recover.
Modi said that drugs give a short high but hurt careers and families in the long run.
He told parents to talk openly with their kids and look for early signs of drug use.
Parents should not hide addiction to keep up appearances.
The goal is to give young people a second chance and keep them healthy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ to keep youth drug‑free and offer second chances.
The initiative includes rehabilitation centres for recovering addicts.
Modi warned that drugs give a temporary high but cause long‑term lows in career and family life.
He urged parents to communicate openly and detect early signs of addiction.
Parents should not hide addiction under the guise of social prestige.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Launch of a national youth drug‑free program
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To keep youth away from drugs and give second chances to those who have been addicted
- Program Name
- Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
- Launch Date
- Sunday
- Target Group
- Youth
- Key Feature
- Rehabilitation centers
- Key Message
- No acceptance of addiction