Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 draws 1.31 crore citizens, ends with national programme at Haridwar
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah, observed from 17 to 26 June 2026 with more than 1.31 crore participants, culminated in a National Awareness Programme led by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on 26 June 2026.
Summary
Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar led a National Awareness Programme at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV), Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on 26 June 2026, marking the end of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah observed from 17 to 26 June 2026. More than 1.31 crore citizens took part in the Saptah, which was organised to commemorate the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. About 4,000 citizens joined a Nasha Mukt Rally, and the minister administered the Pledge Against Drug Abuse and the Ageing with Dignity Pledge. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment signed MoUs with the All World Gayatri Pariwar under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY).
Key facts
- Saptah
- 17-26 June 2026; more than 1.31 crore participants
- Culmination
- 26 June 2026, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Uttarakhand)
- Rally
- About 4,000 citizens
- MoUs
- With All World Gayatri Pariwar under NMBA and AVYAY
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 culminate in a National Awareness Programme on 26 June 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
The Saptah culminated in a National Awareness Programme at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (DSVV), Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on 26 June 2026.
At Haridwar on 26 June 2026, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment signed MoUs with the All World Gayatri Pariwar under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and which other scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY)
The MoUs were signed under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY).