Overview

• The 15-day Nasha Mukt Pakhwada campaign wrapped up on June 26 with synchronized rallies, skits, pledge ceremonies and exhibitions across India under the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
• Narcotics Control Bureau officials and state police leaders reiterated a strict zero-tolerance policy on narcotics and psychotropic substances during concluding events.
• Thousands of students, teachers and community members served as awareness ambassadors through signature campaigns, drawing contests and interactive programmes under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
• Public figures including actor Mohanlal, Olympians and local celebrities joined walkathons, bike rallies and school events to amplify anti-drug messaging nationwide.
• Officials called on citizens to use the toll-free MANAS helpline (1933) for reporting trafficking as authorities shift focus to long-term prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.