National Pledge Against Drug Abuse To Commemorate The 6th Anniversary Of The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan; Grand National Event By the End Of This Month

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is planning a grand national event by the end of the month to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), aiming to mobilize over 10 crore citizens for a National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse. A high-level coordination meeting chaired by Joint Secretary Dr. Sandeep Rewaji Rathod discussed a comprehensive strategy involving a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach across various line ministries, educational institutions, PSUs, and voluntary organizations. Launched on August 15, 2020, NMBA operates under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) to combat substance abuse through preventive education, awareness generation, rehabilitation, and helpline services.