Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Drug-Free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhi on 13 January 2026. Notably, he also launched an e-pledge platform and a mobile app. Both come under the Nasha Mukt Parisar Abhiyaan. Also, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the event. So, the campaign carries the anti-drug drive into higher education.
E-Pledge Platform and App
The new e-pledge platform invites students from universities across India. Through it, students pledge to keep their campuses drug-free. In addition, the mobile app supports the campaign’s outreach. Also, the Vice-President urged students to take the pledge.
What the Vice-President Said
Radhakrishnan said a Viksit Bharat needs youth who are “drug-free, healthy and purpose-driven.” Moreover, he called substance abuse a social challenge and a public health concern. He also called it a threat to the country’s demographic dividend. Further, he linked drug trade with narco-terrorism. So, he urged everyone to oppose the drug mafia.
Role of Higher Education Institutions
The Vice-President wants the campaign in all Central higher educational institutions. Also, he urged the Education Minister to help sustain it. Meanwhile, Pradhan said the campaign aligns with the National Education Policy 2020. Likewise, he asked teachers and administrators to build a campus culture of student well-being.
About the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on 15 August 2020. Initially, it focused on 272 vulnerable districts. Also, Article 47 asks the State to prohibit intoxicating drinks and drugs, except for medicinal use. Hence, campus campaigns extend this Directive Principle to young citizens.
Drug-Free Campus Campaign: Key Facts for Revision
- Launched by: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Date and venue: 13 January 2026, University of Delhi
- Tools: E-pledge platform and mobile app
- Umbrella drive: Nasha Mukt Parisar Abhiyaan under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
- Constitutional link: Article 47 (Directive Principles)
Why the Drug-Free Campus Campaign Matters for UPSC and UKPSC
Notably, drug abuse among youth is a growing concern in India. So, remember the launch date, the venue and the e-pledge tools. Also, link it with Article 47 and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. For official updates, also visit the University of Delhi. Next, for a related story, read about the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan helpline 14446. Also, see Uttarakhand’s drug-free campaign by the ANTF.
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