Overview
The Prime Minister's Office announced that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on 2 August 2026 at 11 AM via video‑conferencing. The launch marks the start of a Jan Bhagidari campaign that will run for 100 weeks across India.
Key Developments
- Weekly activities will be organised every Sunday for 100 weeks to create a drug‑free society.
- Events include sports, walk‑athons, meditation, cultural programmes, awareness drives, nukkad nataks, discussion forums, art competitions and community engagement.
- More than 10,000 locations and over 125 spiritual organisations will participate virtually.
- Key partners: MY Bharat Volunteers, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, youth clubs, schools, colleges, universities, NGOs and industry youth wings.
Important Facts
The campaign targets substance abuse — the harmful use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol and drugs, which poses a major public‑health and social challenge. By involving educational institutions, civil‑society groups and spiritual bodies, the programme seeks a multi‑sectoral response. The weekly schedule ensures sustained engagement rather than a one‑off event.
Exam Relevance
Understanding this initiative helps aspirants in several GS papers. PMO actions illustrate central‑government policy‑making (GS2). The focus on substance abuse connects to health, so