Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’. Addressing a massive nationwide video conference, the Prime Minister formally greeted the diverse assembly including over one crore young citizens connected from more than 28,000 locations. Emphasizing the collective weight of the moment, he framed the gathering as a profound national commitment. “Today, all of us countrymen have united for a great and important resolution,” remarked Shri Modi.
Highlighting the comprehensive nature of the initiative, the Prime Minister explained that the campaign transcends individual wellness, simultaneously serving the broader interests of families, society, and the entire nation. Outlining the core objective behind the ‘Drug-Free Youth for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, he stressed that achieving Viksit Bharat fundamentally requires a physically healthy, mentally robust, and highly confident younger generation completely free from self-destructive habits. ”Today, as the nation has set the goal of a Viksit Bharat, it is imperative that the country’s youth remain physically and mentally fit, brimming with self-confidence, and permanently steer clear of destructive habits like drugs,” asserted Shri Modi.
Reflecting on the campaign’s origins, the Prime Minister expressed deep satisfaction that the initiative initially launched as a pilot project from the sacred land of Kashi the previous year. Highlighting the unique blend of scientific clarity, spiritual energy, and profound cultural dedication driving the movement, he noted its massive expansion. “Supported by over 125 spiritual organizations and numerous NGOs under the Kashi Declaration, that welfare-driven idea has now successfully become a National project,” observed Shri Modi.
Welcoming the Prime Minister, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, said that the launch of the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” marks another significant milestone in the journey towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. He noted that the Hon’ble Prime Minister has consistently placed India’s youth at the centre of nation-building, envisioning them as the driving force of Amrit Kaal. Guided by this vision, the Government established MY Bharat as a one-stop solution to provide young people with opportunities for volunteering, leadership, mentorship and national service, connecting over 2.3 crore youth across the country. Recalling the Prime Minister’s call from the Red Fort for a drug-free India, Dr. Mandaviya said MY Bharat has been actively advancing this mission through sustained youth engagement. He further highlighted that the 100-Week Action Plan and the Kashi Declaration, evolved through consultations with leading spiritual organisations, have laid the foundation for a nationwide people’s movement against substance abuse. Expressing confidence in the campaign, he said that just as Jan Bhagidari under the Prime Minister’s leadership transformed initiatives such as Swachh Bharat, Fit India and several other national movements into mass successes, the “Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan” would similarly inspire millions of young Indians to contribute towards building a healthy, drug-free and developed India. Union Minister of State of Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, 26 Governors of States and Chief Ministers of 11 states also joined the nationwide movement.
Commending the millions of youth who took the anti-drug oath, the Prime Minister praised their solemn commitment to maintaining personal sobriety while actively disseminating the message of a drug-free life across their schools, colleges, and communities. Outlining the campaign’s ambitious 100-week roadmap, he detailed how every upcoming Sunday will feature dedicated activities spanning art, culture, sports, and meditation to continually engage new participants. “The coming 100 Sundays will absolutely become 100 strong steps in the direction of a completely drug-free India,” affirmed Shri Modi.
Addressing the vast online gathering of students, NSS members, and My Bharat volunteers, the Prime Minister expressed immense pride in the profound awareness, sensibility, and serious dedication demonstrated by the nation’s youth. Positioning the younger demographic as India’s ‘Amrit generation’, he reminded them that their energy, imagination, and talent are vital for guiding the nation toward its 2047 developmental goals. “For the ultimate future of the country and for your own lives, it is absolutely essential to keep yourselves free from addiction,” asserted Shri Modi.
