Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat: 100-Week Anti-Drug Drive

PM launches “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan on 2 August 2026, a 100-week campaign against substance abuse. Over one crore young people joined by video from more than 28,000 locations. The idea began as a Kashi pilot last year, backed by over 125 spiritual organisations under the Kashi Declaration.

Fact File

Launched: 2 Aug 2026, by the PM, by video conference
Duration: 100 weeks; activities every Sunday
Reach: over one crore youth, more than 28,000 locations
Origin: pilot from Kashi last year; Kashi Declaration
Support: over 125 spiritual organisations and many NGOs
Participants: students, NSS members, My Bharat volunteers

In the news

The Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign: what happened?

Drug abuse hits young people hardest, and families often hide it out of shame. The PM’s message was both a warning and an offer of help: addiction is not the end of the road, and families should seek medical help instead of hiding it.

Each of the coming 100 Sundays will have art, culture, sports or meditation activities.
The PM asked college and university teachers to discuss drug dangers and lead campus movements.
He urged open talk with children at home and respect for people who recover.
He cited yoga, meditation and rehabilitation centres as support for quitting.

Back Story

How does it link to Viksit Bharat?

The PM said a Viksit Bharat by 2047 needs youth who are fit in body and mind and free of drugs.

Why examiners care

Why does the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign matter?

Health: Prevention through mass youth participation.
Society: Fights stigma so families seek help.

Exam Radar

What can Prelims ask on the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign?

Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan: launched 2 Aug 2026; 100 weeks.
Began as a Kashi pilot; Kashi Declaration with over 125 spiritual organisations.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Internal security challenges

As per PIB (2026-08-02): PM launched a youth anti-drug campaign, urging citizens to join.
Substance abuse affects health, crime and productivity.

Quotable data point
PM launched a youth anti-drug campaign, urging citizens to join.
PIB: PMO: Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign, 2 Aug 2026

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

The "Kashi Declaration", mentioned in the context of a 2026 national campaign, relates to

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB (PMO), 2 Aug 2026.

Quick questions

Questions students ask about this

What is the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan?

A 100-week national campaign against substance abuse among youth, launched by the PM on 2 August 2026.

How many people joined the launch?

Over one crore young people from more than 28,000 locations.

Where did the idea start?

As a pilot from Kashi last year, backed by over 125 spiritual organisations under the Kashi Declaration.