PM to Launch Nasha Mukt Yuva-Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on Aug 2
UPSC / SSC current affairs note
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva-Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2, 2026, via video conferencing. This initiative marks the beginning of a 100-week nationwide public participation campaign against substance abuse, aiming to mobilize youth and communities.
Background
The campaign is part of the government's efforts to address drug abuse among youth, aligning with the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). It seeks to foster a collective movement involving educational institutions, youth organizations, and spiritual groups.
Key facts
Launch date: August 2, 2026, at 11 AM via video conferencing.
Campaign duration: 100 weeks, with weekly activities every Sunday.
Activities include sports, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural events, awareness campaigns, street plays, discussion forums, art competitions, and community participation programs.
Over 10,000 locations across India will see youth participation.
Participants include My Bharat volunteers, National Service Scheme volunteers, youth clubs, schools, colleges, universities, NGOs, industry youth wings, and over 125 spiritual organizations.
Aim: Inspire youth to stay away from drugs and become agents of positive social change.
Prelims pointers
- Scheme: Nasha Mukt Yuva-Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
- Launch date: August 2, 2026
- Duration: 100 weeks
- Frequency of activities: Every Sunday
- Key participants: My Bharat volunteers, NSS volunteers, youth clubs, educational institutions, NGOs, spiritual organizations
- Number of locations: Over 10,000
- Spiritual organizations involved: Over 125
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for youth welfare and social issues.
- GS3: Drug abuse and its societal impact; role of community participation in public health.
- GS4: Ethics in governance – promoting social responsibility and collective action.