PM Modi Launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', Urges Youth To Lead Drug-Free India

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via video conferencing. The initiative would aim to encourage youth to keep themselves away from drug abuse and play the role of ambassadors for positive change in society and in the community. This event will be the beginning of 100 weeks nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse.

What did PM Modi say?

In his address on Sunday, PM Modi stated that over a crore youngsters came together for a strong national pledge. "Hearty congratulations to the youth who joined this campaign in millions, this is the pledge of our country to make India drug free India," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister urged the young youth to stay away from drugs and pursue the path of a healthy life. 

Speaking at the launch of 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week campaign against substance abuse. I urge every citizen, especially our youth, to join this movement. https://t.co/ucvrcAyK4C

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 2, 2026

Stressing the value of holistic health PM stated "The well-being of body and mind equally matters. Every young Indian citizen should always remain healthy, responsible, and positive in his contribution toward society. For us to achieve a Viksit Bharat, Nasha Mukt Yuva is essential".

Will it be nationwide campaign?

The campaign involves the weekly Jan Bhagidari event on Sundays throughout the nation. It’s meant to build a public awareness and public participation in making India drug-free with activities including various sports, walksathons, meditatons, cultural programs, etc,. 

The programme involves various activities, including discussions, art events, sports events, awareness campaigns, nukkad nataks, which will aim at fighting drugs.

The programme is carried out in collaboration with various entities like universities, youth organizations, various CSOS, and other associations and spiritual bodies. The programme sees participation from youth across India at more than 10,000 centers.

Did spiritual organizations participate?

MY Bharat volunteers, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, Youth Clubs, Educational institutions (schools, colleges, and universities), NGOs, the youth organizations from various industry associations and over 125 spiritual organizations also join the programme virtually.