Social Justice Ministry plans 10 crore-plus national pledge against drug abuse for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan's 6th anniversary
On 8 September 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said it aims to get more than 10 crore citizens to take a National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse by the end of September to mark the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
Summary
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said on 8 September 2026 that it aims to mobilise more than 10 crore citizens, physically and online, for a National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse by the end of September. The pledge marks the 6th anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). The plan was discussed at the 3rd high-level coordination meeting chaired by Joint Secretary (Drug Prevention) Sandeep Rewaji Rathod in New Delhi, which stressed a 'Whole of Government' and 'Whole of Society' approach. Citizens can take the e-pledge on the NMBA portal (nashamukt.dosje.gov.in/epledge).
Key facts
- Campaign
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan — 6th anniversary
- Target
- 10 crore+ citizens to take the pledge
- Timing
- National event by end of Sep 2026
- Meeting
- 3rd high-level coordination meeting, 8 Sep 2026
- Approach
- Whole of Government and Whole of Society
- E-pledge
- nashamukt.dosje.gov.in/epledge
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse planned for September 2026 marks which anniversary of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 6th
The Social Justice Ministry said the pledge marks the 6th anniversary of the NMBA and targets 10 crore+ citizens.