New Delhi, Aug 02: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, addressing a massive nationwide video conference and framing the gathering as a profound national commitment.
“Today, all of us countrymen have united for a great and important resolution,” he remarked, as over one crore young citizens connected from more than 28,000 locations.
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, 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,” Modi asserted.
Reflecting on the campaign’s origins, the Prime Minister expressed deep satisfaction that the initiative was initially launched as a pilot project from the sacred land of Kashi the previous year. “Supported by over 125 spiritual organisations and numerous NGOs under the Kashi Declaration, that welfare-driven idea has now successfully become a National project,” he observed.
Commending the millions of youth who took the anti-drug oath, he 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, the Prime Minister 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, PM Modi expressed immense pride in the profound awareness demonstrated by the nation’s youth, positioning them as India’s ‘Amrit generation’ vital for guiding the nation toward its 2047 developmental goals. Warning against the deceptive nature of narcotics, he stressed that the temporary high provided by drugs ultimately results in a permanent low for their careers and family lives.
Urging families to prioritise medical intervention over misguided concerns regarding social prestige, Modi advocated for a culture of open domestic communication. Directing a specific appeal to academic professionals, he urged college and university professors to actively integrate discussions about the dangers of drugs into their regular curriculum.
Concluding the address, the Prime Minister assured the youth that the government stands firmly alongside them in this crucial battle, citing nationwide crackdowns, massive seizures, and soaring arrest rates targeting drug dealers. “I am confident that our youth will protect their energy by staying free from addiction and will take the resolutions of Viksit Bharat forward,” Modi affirmed.
