VP Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates 'Drug-Free Campus' Campaign | 14 Jan 2026

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Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the "Drug-Free Campus Campaign" at the University of Delhi (DU) on January 11, 2026.

Key Points: 

• Vision: The campaign is part of the broader Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), targeting educational institutions to prevent substance abuse among the youth. 
• Strategy: It involves the creation of student-led "Anti-Drug Clubs" and the integration of counseling services within the university health system. 
• The VP’s Address: He emphasized that a Viksit Bharat @2047 is only possible if the youth are healthy, disciplined, and free from addiction. 
• Platforms Launched: A dedicated e-pledge platform and mobile application under the campaign to encourage students across the country to take a pledge for drug-free campuses. 
• Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, it focuses on the 272 most vulnerable districts in India. 
• Article 47: The Constitution of India (Directive Principles of State Policy) directs the State to endeavor to bring about prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs. 
• NCB Role: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) provides technical support to these campus campaigns to track and dismantle local supply chains near educational zones.