Special event on 08th August 2025 at Dr. Ambedkar lnternational Centre, 15 Janpath, New Delhi on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan as part of Celebration of 5 years of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)

Special event on 08th August 2025 at Dr. Ambedkar lnternational Centre, 15 Janpath, New Delhi on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan as part of Celebration of 5 years of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction in the country, which coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention, assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of users, dissemination of information.

In alignment with the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, and part of celebration of 5 years of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), an event will be organized by Department of Social Justice & Empowerment on 8th August 2025 from 09:00 AM at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, 15 Janpath, New Delhi, wherein sisters from the Brahma Kumaris will tie rakhis to nearly 400 CRPF jawans and officers. This event will also feature a pledge ceremony by all participants committing to remain free from drug use. Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will be presiding over the function.

This Ministry has initiated ambitious Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and currently operational in all districts of the country with an aim to create awareness about ill effects of substance abuse among the youth, with special focus on higher education institutes, university campuses, schools and reaching out into the community and garnering community involvement and ownership of the Abhiyaan.

Substance use disorder is an issue which is adversely affecting the social fabric of the country. Dependence to any substance not only affects the individual’s health but also disrupts their families and the whole society. Regular consumption of various psychoactive substances leads to dependence of the individual. Some substance compounds may lead to neuro-psychiatric disorders, cardiovascular diseases, as well as accidents, suicides and violence. Therefore, substance use and dependence needs to be viewed as a psycho-social-medical problem.

  By publicizing and celebrating such events, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment aims to motivate young people and citizens at large to stay away from drugs and embrace healthier, value-driven lifestyles.

Achievements of NMBA: