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)
In alignment with the spirit of Raksha Bandhan, and part of celebration of 5 years of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), an event was 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 tied rakhis to nearly 400 CRPF jawans and officers. This event also featured a pledge ceremony by all participants committing to remain free from drug use.
Hon’ble Union Minister, Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar administered a “Mass Pledge” against drug abuse to all the participants. Hon’ble Minister emphasized that this challenge of eradicating drug addiction requires everyone in the society to come together and fight for this social cause.
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.
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.
Hon’ble Minister of State, SJ&E, Shri Ramdas Athawale highlighted the achievements of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and explained how NMBA has helped in reducing the demand of drugs.
Hon’ble Minister of State, SJ&E, Shri B.L. Verma in his speech mentioned that the repercussions of substance use are not confined to the individual and his family, they ripple outward, affecting communities and contributing to broad societal changes and social stigma.
Sister BK Lakshmi from Brahmakumaris emphasized the spiritual importance of Raksha Bandhan and requested everyone to renounce the inner evils from their lives. IGP, CRPF appreciated the joint efforts of the three Ministries i.e. Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in curbing the demand and supply of drugs. He further assured that the officers of CRPF are always committed towards the goal of achieving Nasha Mukt Bharat.
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: