Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a collective effort to build a drug-free India, urging families to join a 100-week campaign aimed at creating greater awareness and preventing drug abuse
among the country’s youth.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, PM Modi said ensuring a bright future for India required its young generation to remain strong and that the capabilities of the youth should be channelled towards nation-building.
“Drug-free India. This should be our collective responsibility. For our bright future, our young generation must be strong. Our youth’s capability should be utilised for our country,” he said.
PM Modi said My Bharat volunteers, NGOs, socio-cultural organisations and spiritual leaders had come together to plan a 100-week programme focused on the goal of a drug-free India.
“Therefore, for a drug-free India, in recent days, My Bharat volunteers, the country’s NGOs, socio-cultural organisations, and spiritual leaders have together planned a 100-week programme for a drug-free India,” the Prime Minister said.
He said the campaign would continue for 100 weeks and urged families across the country to participate in the initiative.
“This campaign will run for 100 weeks. I want to tell every family that you should also become a part of this campaign, join it, and step forward to fulfil the dream of a drug-free India,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister’s appeal placed the responsibility for achieving a drug-free India not only on institutions and organisations but also on families and communities, with a particular focus on protecting the country’s young generation and harnessing their potential for nation-building.
