Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan completes five years; national event in Amritsar
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) completed five years on 18 November 2025 with a national celebration at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, presided over by Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria.
Summary
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, described as one of the world's largest community-driven drug demand reduction movements, marked five years with over 10,000 participants in Amritsar, including students, BSF personnel, self-help groups and spiritual organisations. More than six crore people took part in events held nationwide for the anniversary. A message from PM Narendra Modi was read out, and Governor Gulab Chand Kataria launched four digital initiatives — three portals and one app — to strengthen the campaign.
Key facts
- Campaign
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Ministry of Social Justice)
- Milestone
- 5 years, 18 Nov 2025
- Venue
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
- Participants
- 10,000+ at Amritsar; 6 crore+ nationwide
- Launched
- Three portals and one app
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many years did the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan complete in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5
NMBA completed five years on 18 November 2025.
Where was the national celebration of five years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan held?
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Correct answer: A — Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
The celebration was held at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.