International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being observed today globally. The day is observed to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. As part of its celebrations in India, a central event will be held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, with Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, B.L. Verma, attending as the Chief Guest.
In a message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for celebrating “Nasha Mukt Bharat Pakhwada” from 12th of June till today. As of June 2025, over 15.78 crore people have been sensitized through the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) activities, including 5.26 crore youth and 3.31 crore women. More than 4.31 lakh educational institutions have participated in spreading awareness. Additionally, over 20,000 trained Master Volunteers have been deployed to lead these efforts at the grassroots level.
