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“More than one crore youths from different sectors, institutions and backgrounds have come together. I urge all of you to lead this movement,” PM Modi said.
Drugs give you brief high, but lifelong low: PM launches 100-week anti-drug drive
The launch marked the beginning of a 100-week nationwide ‘Jan Bhagidari’ campaign, under which activities will be organised every Sunday across the country
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan said youth can contribute to nation-building only if they remain physically strong, mentally sound and emotionally resilient
PM Modi vowed strict action is being taken against traffickers and drug abuse, adding that the primary focus is to tackle drug, substance abuse among the youth.
Prime Minister Modi launched a campaign for drug-free youth for a developed India. He emphasized that families should seek expert help and foster open communication. Youth overcoming addiction are considered warriors and deserve societal respect and second chances. Enemy nations use drug supply as part of terror plans targeting the country's future. The campaign will run for 100 weeks, organizing various de-addiction activities.
Beginning in October, the NCB, along with the State and Union Territories Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs), will inspect medical stores and pharmacies in coordination with jurisdictional drug controllers to check for diversion of pharmaceutical drugs for narcotics trafficking