Union Minister Virendra Kumar lit up the press briefing in Panaji, detailing how the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ is awakening India to the drug threat. Echoing PM Narendra Modi’s 2020 pledge, he asserted, ‘We cannot allow any Indian youth to succumb to narcotics—it’s a battle we will win.’
Local heroes like Goa CM Pramod Sawant have fueled this momentum, enabling impactful gatherings. From select districts to statewide coverage, the expansion mirrors the urgency. Kumar detailed the collaborative model between Union and state governments, pulling in crowds from every stratum.
Participation stats are phenomenal—over 25 crore individuals, 9 crore youngsters, 5 crore women, and initiatives in 16 lakh schools featuring drawing and writing contests. ‘Positive changes are evident already,’ he beamed. This drive promises not just awareness, but a revitalized society fostering development winds across Goa and beyond.