India concluded its nationwide Drug-Free India Campaign from June 17 to June 26 with a series of awareness and community engagement programmes marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse. Conducted under a theme connecting substance-free living with national development, the campaign sought to encourage informed choices and strengthen public participation in the fight against drug abuse. Union Minister Virendra Kumar launched the campaign, which featured rallies, yoga sessions, quizzes, pledge ceremonies, and awareness activities across the country. Schools, police authorities, volunteers, and Drug De-Addiction Volunteers actively participated in the initiative, reinforcing the message of prevention and community responsibility. A dedicated de-addiction helpline, 14446, was also promoted to provide assistance and support to individuals seeking help. Several states, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, combined public awareness programmes with enforcement measures to address the growing threat of substance abuse. The campaign placed special emphasis on protecting young people as concerns over the increasing spread of synthetic drugs continue to rise. Highlighting the importance of informed decision-making, Union Minister Virendra Kumar stressed that creating awareness and encouraging healthy choices are essential to building stronger families and a healthier society. The nationwide campaign underscored the government's continued commitment to preventing drug abuse through public awareness, community participation, and coordinated enforcement efforts, reinforcing the vision of a drug-free India.
Union Minister Virendra Kumar launched the campaign, which featured rallies, yoga sessions, quizzes, pledge ceremonies, and awareness activities across the country. Schools, police authorities, volunteers, and Drug De-Addiction Volunteers actively participated in the initiative, reinforcing the message of prevention and community responsibility. A dedicated de-addiction helpline, 14446, was also promoted to provide assistance and support to individuals seeking help.
Several states, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, combined public awareness programmes with enforcement measures to address the growing threat of substance abuse. The campaign placed special emphasis on protecting young people as concerns over the increasing spread of synthetic drugs continue to rise.
Highlighting the importance of informed decision-making, Union Minister Virendra Kumar stressed that creating awareness and encouraging healthy choices are essential to building stronger families and a healthier society. The nationwide campaign underscored the government's continued commitment to preventing drug abuse through public awareness, community participation, and coordinated enforcement efforts, reinforcing the vision of a drug-free India.
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