Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' (Drug-Free Youth for Developed India Movement) on August 2, 2026, with over 1 crore youth participating at the launch. The 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari (public participation) campaign targets youth aged 15-35 and will run until October 31, 2028 (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti). Weekly activities every Sunday include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, awareness campaigns, and community engagement. PM Modi said: 'A Viksit Bharat can only be built by physically fit, mentally strong, and self-confident youth.' The campaign builds on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched on August 15, 2020.
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PM Modi Launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' — 100-Week Anti-Drug Campaign; 1 Crore+ Youth Participate
Key Points
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' (Drug-Free Youth for Developed India Movement) on August 2, 2026, with over 1 crore youth participating at the launch
- The 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari (public participation) campaign targets youth aged 15-35 and will run until October 31, 2028 (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti)
- Weekly activities every Sunday include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, awareness campaigns, and community engagement
- PM Modi said: 'A Viksit Bharat can only be built by physically fit, mentally strong, and self-confident youth.' The campaign builds on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched on August 15, 2020
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• 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan': PM Modi launches August 2, 2026 (virtually) • 100-week Jan Bhagidari campaign; target: youth 15-35; ends October 31, 2028 (Sardar Patel Jayanti) • 1 crore+ youth at launch; activities every Sunday nationwide • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; builds on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Aug 15, 2020)
