PM Modi Launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' Campaign, Warns Drugs Part of Enemy Terror Plan
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2, 2026, via video conferencing. He emphasized the need for a drug-free youth to achieve a developed India and warned that drug trafficking is part of a terror plan by enemy nations to weaken India. The campaign aims to make the next 100 Sundays a strong step towards a drug-free India.
Background
The campaign was launched last year as a pilot project from Kashi (Varanasi). Over 125 spiritual organizations have joined the initiative for the welfare of crores of people.
Key facts
PM Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2, 2026.
The campaign aims to keep youth physically and mentally fit and away from drug abuse.
PM Modi said the next 100 Sundays will mark 100 strong steps towards a drug-free India.
He warned that supplying drugs is part of enemy nations' terror plan to hurt India's interests.
The campaign is for individuals, families, society, and the nation.
The pilot project was launched last year from Kashi.
Over 125 spiritual organizations have joined the campaign.
PM Modi called for public vigilance against drug trafficking.
Prelims pointers
- Campaign: Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
- Launched by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Launch date: August 2, 2026
- Mode: Video conferencing
- Pilot project location: Kashi (Varanasi)
- Key phrase: 'Next 100 Sundays'
- Associated with: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for social issues - drug abuse prevention.
- GS3: Internal security - drug trafficking as a threat to national security.
- GS3: Health - public health impact of drug abuse.
- GS1: Social empowerment - role of youth in nation-building.