The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, virtually inaugurated 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah' from 17-26 June 2026 under the theme 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan – Viksit Bharat Ki Pehchaan' as part of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observance. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar presided over the event, which was attended by hundreds of representatives from states, union territories, line ministries, district administrations, grant-in-aid organisations, spiritual organisations, and other stakeholders.
During the program, Dr. Virendra Kumar launched three key initiatives: Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026, a Personal Dashboard for Nasha Mukti Mitra volunteers to strengthen engagement and monitor grassroots activities, and a Short Film on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan highlighting nationwide drug demand reduction efforts. The Minister emphasized the importance of community participation, youth engagement, and inter-ministerial convergence in combating substance abuse, stating that achieving the vision of a developed India requires healthy, aware, and empowered citizens.
The ten-day campaign will feature widespread awareness and community mobilization activities including pledge drives, awareness rallies, youth engagement programs, competitions, webinars, cultural activities, street plays, social media campaigns, and outreach initiatives through schools, colleges, Panchayati Raj Institutions, MY Bharat volunteers, Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, and local leadership networks. Citizens are encouraged to participate by taking the e-Pledge at https://nmba.dosje.gov.in/pledge?type=e-pledge and registering as Nasha Mukti Mitrs at https://nmba.dosje.gov.in/volunteer/registration.