Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Modi Calls for Drug-Free India, Women’s Economic Empowerment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about young people and women in his radio programme.
He asked everyone to help make India free from drugs.
He said addiction can hurt a person, their family and society.
Modi encouraged young creators to make videos, music and other content against drug use.
He also talked about a government scheme that helps street vendors grow their businesses.
About 46% of the people helped by PM SVANidhi are women.
He shared examples of women who grew their stalls into larger businesses.
He also mentioned a programme helping 12,000 girls learn about satellites and innovation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged young people to help build a drug-free India during the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
He asked musicians, students, theatre groups and content creators to produce multilingual anti-addiction material using the hashtag #NashaMuktYuva.
Modi said the Nasha-mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign aims to create drug-free youth and a drug-free India.
He said women make up approximately 46% of PM SVANidhi beneficiaries, representing around 3.5 million women expanding their businesses.
Modi highlighted Mission ShaktiSAT, which is giving 12,000 girls from 108 countries opportunities to learn satellite technology and innovation.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with young people, content creators, women entrepreneurs and girl students.
- What
- Modi promoted a drug-free India, women’s economic empowerment through PM SVANidhi, and satellite education through Mission ShaktiSAT.
- When
- On Sunday, during the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
- Where
- Across India, with examples from Ghaziabad and Bengaluru; Mission ShaktiSAT involves girls from 108 countries.
- Why
- To raise awareness about the effects of drug addiction, encourage creativity for social change, support women’s businesses and expand girls’ access to satellite technology and innovation.
- Programme
- 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat
- Drug-prevention campaign
- Nasha-mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat
- Suggested hashtag
- #NashaMuktYuva
- Women among PM SVANidhi beneficiaries
- Approximately 46%, or around 3.5 million women
- Mission ShaktiSAT participants
- 12,000 girl students from 108 countries
- Businesses highlighted
- A worship-items shop in Ghaziabad and an idli, dosa and sambar business in Bengaluru