Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, saying that achieving the goal of a developed India requires young people to remain mentally and physically fit by staying away from substance abuse.

Launching the campaign virtually, Modi said the initiative is intended not only for young people but also for their families, society and the country.

The campaign seeks to encourage youth to avoid substance abuse and become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities.

It marks the start of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign, under which awareness and community engagement activities will be held every Sunday across the country to promote a drug-free society.

Planned activities include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural programmes, awareness campaigns, nukkad nataks, discussion forums, art competitions and community engagement initiatives.

Speaking at the launch, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya said the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was launched in 2020 in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of building a drug-free India.

Inputs from PTI

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