Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, a campaign aimed at eradicating substance abuse among the youth. He urged the country’s youth to take a pledge against substance abuse, saying drugs can give them a ‘high’ for some time, but would make their entire career and personal life ‘low’. The Prime Minister emphasized that the country’s youth must be mentally and physically fit, for which it is necessary for them to stay away from all kinds of substance abuse.
Mr. Modi claimed that hurting India’s interests by supplying drugs is part of ‘enemy nations’ terror plan.’ He stated that to achieve the target of a developed India, youth must be physically, mentally fit and stay away from drug abuse. The Prime Minister also said that if a youth gets addicted to drugs, his aspirations take a hit, and his family gets shattered. He questioned the taboo around drug addicts, saying those who come out of drug addiction are fighters and should be honoured by society.
The ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign is a resolve for the individual, family, society, and the nation. The Prime Minister said that when the country has set the goal of building a developed India, it is essential that the youth stay away from harmful addictions to remain physically and mentally healthy and full of self-confidence. He urged everyone to take a pledge to ensure that young people understand the dangers of drug addiction and remain aware and vigilant in every possible way.
The Prime Minister also said that addiction not only harms the body, but also takes away a mother’s smile, shatters a father’s dreams, weakens a sister’s hope, and takes away the respect of a younger brother. He stated that family members live with this pain every day, watching their children gradually lose themselves before their eyes. Mr. Modi also said the government stands firmly with the youth in this campaign against drugs.
The ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ aims to inspire youth to stay away from substance abuse and encourages them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities. The launch marked the beginning of a 100-week nationwide ‘Jan Bhagidari’ campaign, under which activities will be organised every Sunday across the country to promote awareness and encourage public participation in building a drug-free society.
