Concerned about the "rising drug abuse" in India, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday announced that a nationwide 100-week campaign to raise awareness against the menace will be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 2.
'Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan' will rely on walkathons, sports activities, meditation sessions, street plays, and art competitions every Sunday to drive home the message of drug-free
society.
"On 2 August 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan' and inspire the youth of the nation to contribute towards building a Drug-Free India," Mandaviya said.
"Responding to the Hon'ble Prime Minister's call, this campaign will be led by MY Bharat youth, with the objective of uniting young people across the country in a collective national mission against substance abuse," he added.