Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached more than 35 crore people, including 13.94 crore youth

23 October 2026

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, run under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction, has reached more than 35 crore people.
The figure includes about 13.94 crore youth and 10.86 crore women.
Over 32 lakh educational institutions have been engaged by the campaign.
The Abhiyaan was launched in 2020 and initially covered 272 vulnerable districts before expanding across the country.
The Ministry said sustained public participation is important for awareness and collective responsibility towards a drug-free society, and that community-led efforts are being strengthened.