Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan
Why in News?
The Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan is recently in the news because Prime Minister Narendra Modi highly commended its growing youth-led momentum during his 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat on September 27, 2026.
Core Objective & Vision
- Drug-Free India: The mission aims to build a physically healthy, mentally robust, and confident youth population free from self-destructive habits.
- Foundation for Viksit Bharat: It serves as a foundational step to harness youth power to transform India into a developed nation by 2047 (Viksit Bharat @2047).
Execution and Implementation Partner
- Nodal Agencies: Organised primarily by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform and the National Service Scheme (NSS).
- Collaborative Network: It unites educational institutions, youth clubs, industrial associations, NGOs, and over 125 spiritual organisations.
Structure & 100-Week Roadmap
- Jan Bhagidari (People's Movement): It is structured as a 100-week nationwide public movement.
- Weekly Campaigns: Every Sunday, specific grassroot activities are scheduled across the country.
- Diverse Initiatives: Weekly activities include sports tournaments, walkathons, health check-ups, meditation camps, nukkad nataks (street plays), and art/discussion forums.
The Three-Pronged Strategy
- Prevention & Early Intervention: Focuses on transparent communication between parents and children, campus-level tracking, and eliminating the social normalisation of drugs.
- Rehabilitation & De-stigmatisation: Promotes medical treatment, counselling, and yoga. The PM uniquely describes survivors as "real warriors" to encourage social acceptance and secondary chances.
- Strict Enforcement: Integrates security measures to crack down on narcotics trafficking, acknowledging its threats to national security and organized crime networks.
