Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to work together towards building a drug-free youth and called for support for young people trying to overcome addiction.
Addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said millions of young people across the country had recently taken a resolve to stay away from drugs and were also taking responsibility for spreading the message to others under the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan’.
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Important points readers should notice.
PM Modi called for collective efforts towards a drug-free youth.
Millions of young people have taken a pledge to stay away from drugs.
The 100-week ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan’ involves youth and educational institutions.
Awareness activities include pledge ceremonies, slogan writing, street plays and creative campaigns.
Health check-ups and meditation camps will also form part of the campaign.
He said the 100-week campaign includes the participation of MY Bharat volunteers, youth associated with the National Service Scheme, schools, colleges, universities and social and spiritual organisations.
The Prime Minister said thousands of pledge ceremonies and awareness programmes had been organised across the country. He also appreciated young people for spreading the anti-drug message through their own languages and creative methods.
He said competitions including anthem and slogan writing and street plays had been organised through the MY Bharat platform, while young people were also sharing creative content on social media. Health check-ups and meditation camps will also be conducted as part of the campaign.
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Why This Matters
The Prime Minister’s appeal places youth participation, awareness and community support at the centre of efforts to prevent substance abuse and help people overcome addiction.
Prime Minister Modi urged people to talk to young people who may be moving towards harmful habits and to support those trying to break free from addiction. He called for collective efforts to advance the resolve of a drug-free youth and a Viksit Bharat.
