Narendra Modi Urges Drug-Free India in Mann Ki Baat Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the 137th episode of his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat, on August 30, 2026, while on a state visit to Uzbekistan. He called for a collective national effort to combat substance abuse through the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, specifically urging students, musicians, and content creators to use the hashtag #NashaMuktYuva to warn against addiction.

Modi highlighted several grassroots achievements, including the PM SVANidhi Yojana, where approximately 35 lakh women—representing 46 percent of beneficiaries—are expanding street-vending businesses. He also praised Mission ShaktiSAT for training 12,000 girl students in satellite technology and noted cleanliness efforts during the Amarnath Yatra that processed over 400 metric tons of waste. Ahead of festivals such as Janmashtami and Deepawali, he urged citizens to remain "Vocal for Local" by prioritizing Indian-made products to support local artisans.

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and Union Ministers praised the broadcast as a roadmap for social transformation toward a developed India by 2047. During related gatherings in New Delhi and Orchha, officials highlighted the Prime Minister's focus on de-addiction and women's empowerment. BJP leader Kapil Mishra noted that the public is preparing for October 7, the date Modi will complete a record 25 years as a head of government.