The High Stakes of a Healthy Youth: Modi's Campaign for a Drug Free India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign, sparking a nationwide conversation about keeping India's youth away from drug abuse.
While piloted in Kashi last year, its national rollout marks a significant step towards addressing substance addiction among young Indians.
The statistics on drug abuse are alarming: over 100 million Indians between 15 and 30 use illicit substances, affecting their health, well being, and ultimately the nation's economic growth.