India Launches 100-Week Anti-Drug Campaign 'Nasha Mukta Yuva Abhiyaan'
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Security
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide anti-drug movement called 'Nasha Mukta Yuva Abhiyaan' on August 2, 2026. The campaign will run every Sunday for 100 weeks, aiming to create a drug-free India, with a focus on youth. This initiative aligns with the government's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' mission.
Background
Drug abuse among youth has been a growing concern in India, prompting the government to take strict action against traffickers. The campaign is part of a broader crackdown on substance abuse, with PM Modi emphasizing the need to protect the country's 'Amrit Peedhi' (youth) for national development.
Key facts
PM Modi launched the Nasha Mukta Yuva Abhiyaan on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
The campaign will be held every Sunday for 100 weeks.
Activities will include art, culture, sports, and meditation to engage participants.
PM Modi stated that strict action is being taken against traffickers and drug abuse.
The primary focus is to tackle drug and substance abuse among the youth.
The campaign aligns with the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' mission.
PM Modi called the youth 'Amrit Peedhi' and urged them to stay drug-free for the country's future.
Similar global campaigns include the US 'war on drugs' launched in 2025, which involved military strikes and declaring fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction'.
Prelims pointers
- Nasha Mukta Yuva Abhiyaan: launched by PM Modi on August 2, 2026.
- Campaign duration: 100 weeks, every Sunday.
- Aligned with 'Viksit Bharat 2047' mission.
- Focus on youth (Amrit Peedhi).
- Global examples: US 'war on drugs' (2025), fentanyl declared 'weapon of mass destruction'.
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for social issues, particularly health and youth welfare.
- GS3: Internal security challenges posed by drug trafficking and substance abuse.
- GS3: Health policy and measures to combat drug abuse.