Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to unite against drug abuse during his Mann Ki Baat address, while highlighting women’s empowerment through PM SVANidhi, patriotic initiatives, Mission ShaktiSAT, avocado farming and inspiring grassroots stories from across India
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the state is intensifying its fight against drug addiction and trafficking, similar to its campaign against Naxalism. He said MP Police are targeting narcotics syndicates as part of efforts to make India drug-free by 2029
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called ‘Vande Mataram’ a guiding mantra for India’s reconstruction while addressing the NCORD anti-narcotics meeting. He linked the song to freedom struggle values and emphasized stronger efforts against synthetic drugs and trafficking networks
