Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Governor of Punjab Shri Gulab Chand Kataria presided over function at Amritsar to celebrate five years of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)

Key Points

1. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) completed five years in November 2025.
2. Over 6 crore persons participated in nationwide events.
3. More than 10,000 participants attended the Amritsar event.
4. Four new digital initiatives were launched to strengthen NMBA.
5. Over 23.74 crore persons sensitized under NMBA, including 8.09 crore youth and 5.49 crore women.
6. De-addiction treatment seekers increased by 427% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
7. De-addiction facilities increased from 490 to 780.