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October 11, 2026 2:51 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi, urges youth to embrace fitness and reject drugs

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led a 5.5-km cycle rally in Varanasi as part of the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, encouraging young people to adopt healthy lifestyles and work towards a drug-free society. Held under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, the event brought together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants, including medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The programme began at 6 am at Namo G...

September 25, 2026 4:56 PM

PLI schemes strengthen India’s pharmaceutical, bulk drugs and medical devices manufacturing ecosystem

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes implemented by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers have helped expand domestic manufacturing in India's pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors, reduce import dependence and promote technology adoption, according to the government. The initiatives cover critical pharmaceutical raw materials, high-value medicines and advanced medical devices and are aimed at strengthening manufacturing capabilities...

September 6, 2026 3:24 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges youth to shun drugs at Geetanagar College event in Guwahati

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday said the Centre under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accorded high priority to the development of the Northeast and called upon young people to stay away from drugs and contribute to building a healthy and developed India. Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College, formerly known as Kanya Mahavidyalaya, in Guwahati, V-P Radhakrishnan also inaugurated the institution's new academic building. Congratulating the college on comp...

August 2, 2026 6:30 PM

PM Modi launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, calls for nationwide movement against substance abuse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a nationwide campaign aimed at mobilising young people against substance abuse, and called upon every citizen to join the movement to build a drug-free India. Addressing more than one crore youth connected through a nationwide video conference from over 28,000 locations, the Prime Minister said the campaign was not only about individual well-being but also about the welfare of families, soci...

August 2, 2026 12:35 PM

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on Saturday at 11 a.m. via video conferencing, marking the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. The initiative aims to inspire young people to stay away from substance abuse and encourage them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities. The campaign will run for 100 weeks, with weekly activities to be organised every Sunday acr...

March 30, 2026 11:12 AM

Virendra Kumar chairs NCCDR meet, calls for stronger nationwide push against drug abuse and expanded rehabilitation services

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar chaired the fifth meeting of the National Consultative Committee on De-addiction and Rehabilitation (NCCDR) in New Delhi on Sunday, calling for stronger, coordinated action to tackle drug demand and expand rehabilitation services across the country. Held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, the meeting brought together senior officials from the Centre, representatives from States and Union Territories, academics, NGOs and...