Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Patanjali leads spiritual fight against drug abuse
The government has teamed up with spiritual groups like Patanjali to fight against drug abuse.
They signed an agreement to work together under a program called Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
The goal is to make India free from drugs by teaching people about the dangers of substance abuse.
A big event was held in New Delhi where important people talked about how everyone in society needs to help.
The program has already reached millions of people, including young students, and is working with many spiritual organizations to spread its message.
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment signed an MoU with Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of Patanjali under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA).
The event took place at Samrasta Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, with Union Minister Dr Virender Kumar in attendance.
NMBA aims to involve religious and spiritual organizations to spread awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
Dr Virender Kumar emphasized that fighting drug addiction requires participation from all sections of society.
NMBA has impacted over 25.7 crore people, including 9.2 crore youth and 6.3 crore women, and has partnered with eight major spiritual organizations.
- Who
- Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, University of Patanjali, Union Minister Dr Virender Kumar
- What
- Signing of MoU to involve spiritual organizations in fighting drug abuse under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
- When
- Date not specified, event took place at Samrasta Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Where
- Samrasta Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Why
- To involve religious and spiritual organizations in spreading awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and make India drug-free
- Organizations Involved
- Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, University of Patanjali
- Location
- Samrasta Hall, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
- Initiative
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)
- Launch Date
- 15th August 2020
- People Impacted
- 25.7 crore
- Youth Impacted
- 9.2 crore
- Women Impacted
- 6.3 crore
- Educational Institutions Involved
- 16 lakh
