Overview
On 2 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan. The drive will run for 100 weeks and targets more than 1 crore young people across 28,000 locations.
Key Developments
- Participation of over 1 crore youth and support from 125+ spiritual, educational, public and industry bodies.
- Activities include sports, art, culture, meditation, spirituality and community service.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029) at the 10th Apex‑Level Meeting of the NCORD.
- Launch of stronger ANTFs in every state.
- Recent major seizures: 227.7 kg Captagon (Operation Ragepill) and 349 kg cocaine (Operation White Strike).
Important Facts
Since 2014, agencies have seized 1.18 crore kg of drugs worth about ₹1.84 lakh crore and destroyed 42.47 lakh kg. They have registered 8.75 lakh cases and arrested 10.97 lakh accused under the NDPS Act.
India’s geographic proximity to the Golden Crescent and the Golden Triangle makes it vulnerable to trafficking.
Exam Relevance
The campaign illustrates how the government links youth development (Viksit Bharat) with security and public health. It touches upon:
- Policy formulation and implementation (GS2).
- Drug‑economics, illicit markets and cross‑border challenges (GS3).
- Ethical and social dimensions of rehabilitation and community participation (GS4).
Way Forward
To sustain the momentum, the government must:
- Strengthen coordination between central and state agencies via the NCORD.
- Expand ANTFs capabilities, especially in digital forensics.
- Scale up rehabilitation centres and community‑based support to complement strict enforcement.
- Monitor emerging threats such as synthetic drugs, darknet trafficking, cryptocurrency payments and drone smuggling.
Effective implementation will protect the demographic dividend and contribute to a healthier, more productive youth – a cornerstone of the Viksit Bharat vision.