Play role in anti-drug drive, create slogans, songs: PM Narendra Modi to youth

Play role in anti-drug drive, create slogans, songs: PM Narendra Modi to youth During his Mann ki Baat address, Modi cautioned drug addiction does not just engulf a single individual but the entire family as he commended those raising awareness against drugs.

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• Introduced on August 15, 2020, under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan is a flagship administration initiative.
• 3 min read New Delhi Aug 31, 2026 05: 00 AM IST.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga session organised by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.
• It marks the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, 8 crore Tiranga selfies were uploaded, the PM remarked.
• The PM additionally paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor and "Mahanayak" Uttam Kumar, whose birth centenary falls on September 3.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga session organised by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan in Tashkent. (PTI).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed the youth on Sunday to take "creative efforts" and bolster the campaign against drug abuse to create a powerful slogan or songs to convey the message for a drug-free life.

"Can you come up with a powerful slogan for a drug-free India? Can our young musicians create songs that convey the message of a drug-free life? Can students and theatre groups write touching short plays that highlight the dangers of drugs while additionally showing the path to recovery? Our country has no shortage of excellent content creators. I urge them to create content in various languages that helps society in this endeavour, " he remarked. "You can employ your creativity as a medium for social change.creative efforts prove more impactful than formal campaigns. Let us all play our part in this noble mission to keep India's youth away from drugs and free from addiction".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI Photo) This year. It marks the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, 8 crore Tiranga selfies were uploaded, the PM remarked. Through the Suryapath Tiranga initiative, the tricolour embarked on a unique journey throughout the globe, he stated.

He remarked, "Almost 46% of the beneficiaries of PM SVANidhi Scheme are women. Around 35 lakh women nationwide are connecting with this scheme to advance their businesses."

Calling for honouring local artisans during Vishwakarma Puja in September, he remarked, "I once again urge you to be 'Vocal for Local'. Being 'Vocal for Local' doesn't merely mean buying earthen lamps. Whatever item we purchase for our homes, do ensure it is created in India. Our friends from creative world, influencers and celebrities additionally have a significant role to play in it."

Meanwhile, the PM additionally paid tribute to legendary Bengali actor and "Mahanayak" Uttam Kumar, whose birth centenary falls on September 3. "Mahanayak Uttam Kumar chirodin manusher hridaye raj korben (He will forever rule the hearts of people), " PM remarked. © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd.

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