Modi urges youth to unite against drug abuse in radio address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, August 30, 2026, urged citizens, particularly the youth, to unite in a creative campaign against drug abuse, emphasizing that addiction devastates not only individuals but also families and society at large. Speaking in his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted the growing momentum of the "Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India" initiative and called for innovative efforts to spread its message.

Modi directly appealed to young people to contribute to the cause. He asked them to devise powerful slogans for a drug-free India, encouraged musicians to compose songs promoting a healthy life, and invited students and theatre groups to write short plays illustrating both the dangers of drugs and pathways to recovery. He also called on the country's content creators to produce materials in various languages and share them on social media using the relevant hashtag. "Often, creative efforts prove more impactful than formal campaigns," Modi stated, commending those already working to raise awareness and assist individuals struggling with addiction.

The Prime Minister noted that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the government's flagship...