Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi calls on citizens to make India ‘drug-free’
In his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to support the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' to combat drug abuse among youth. He also highlighted the success of the PM SVANidhi scheme, noting that nearly half of its beneficiaries are women street vendors.
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Government-led social campaigns and welfare schemes are central to the administration's policy agenda and public outreach strategy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 30, 2026) appealed to citizens to join hands to free India from the menace of drug abuse, and build a stronger future for the youth.
The article focuses exclusively on the Prime Minister's messaging and government-led initiatives without providing critical analysis or opposition perspectives.
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