Grand NMBA Youth Rally in Goa on 27 February; CM Goa Hon’ble Shri Pramod Sawant and Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Hon’ble Dr. Virendra Kumar to Grace Event
Grand NMBA Youth Rally in Goa on 27 February; CM Goa Hon’ble Shri Pramod Sawant and Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Hon’ble Dr. Virendra Kumar to Grace Event
Goa to Witness Massive Youth Rally Against Drug Abuse on 27th February 2026 as Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches New Milestone in 6th Year.The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, in collaboration with the Govt of Goa will organize a Grand public event under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim, Goa on 27th February 2026 at 09:00 AM.
A large number of citizens, especially youth, are expected to participate in this landmark event. More than 3,000 people are anticipated to join physically, making it one of the largest mobilizations under the campaign in the state of Goa.
The event will be graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Goa, along with other dignitaries, VVIPs and senior officials.
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Key Highlights of the Event:
Participation is expected from: School and college students, youth, parents, Self Help Groups(SHGs), volunteers, Department officials, Representatives of spiritual organizations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Police personnel, Civil society groups and citizens.
Background of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Launched on 15th August 2020 by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was initially rolled out in 272 most vulnerable districts and has now been expanded to all districts across the country.
The Abhiyaan focuses on mass awareness generation, with special emphasis on: Higher educational institutions, University campuses, Schools and Community-level outreach
Major Achievements (as on date):
Strategic Partnerships: The Department has signed MoUs with eight prominent spiritual organizations to strengthen mass awareness efforts: The Art of Living, Brahma Kumaris, Sant Nirankari Mission, ISKCON, Shri Ram Chandra Mission, All World Gayatri Pariwar, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of Patanjali.
Digital Outreach:
Recent Landmark Events:
The Goa event aims to: Highlight the progress and achievements of the Abhiyaan; Mobilize large-scale community participation; Inspire and motivate citizens, especially the youth, to reject substance use and Reinforce collective resolve towards building a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and Govt of Goa invites all citizens, particularly the youth, to participate actively in this significant event and become partners in this movement for a drug-free society.