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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches 34.54 Crore Citizens Nationwide

Newsmantra — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:27:51 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached more than 34.54 crore citizens across India, including over 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women, as the government strengthens efforts to combat substance abuse through awareness, community participation, treatment and rehabilitation. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said more than 31.40 lakh awareness and outreach activities have been conducted under the campaign, with over 1.67 lakh Nasha Mukti Mitras and trained volunteers supporting community-level efforts.

More than 755 de-addiction facilities have been established over the past two years, including District De-addiction Centres, Addiction Treatment Facilities and centres in jails.

The government has also launched the NMBA 2.0 mobile application to help citizens locate nearby treatment facilities. As the campaign marks its sixth year, more than 34 lakh Nasha Mukti Pledges have been taken, while a National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse is planned by the end of September, with the Ministry targeting participation from more than 10 crore citizens. D D News

MoU signed between Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and ISKCON under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Newsmantra — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:48:45 +0000

In a significant stride towards combating drug abuse, a MoU was signed in New Delhi between the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan . The initiative aims to synergize efforts in curbing drug usage, especially among the youth which aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a substance-free India.

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan is presently being implemented in 372 identified most vulnerable districts.

Over 10 crore individuals have been reached under the Abhiyaan with a multifaceted approach including workshops, counseling, street plays, marathons, and engagement through youth organizations including National Service Scheme and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan. Over 500 Nasha Mukti Kendra have been geotagged for easy accessibility. The involvement of Anganwadi and Asha workers along with the NMVA mobile app and discussion forums has turned the initiative into a nationwide movement.