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Madhya Pradesh Anti-Drug Campaign Enters Active Phase

Daily rallies, street plays, film contests, media outreach involve broad public engagement across the state

Overview

  • The statewide "Nashe Se Doori, Hai Jaroori" campaign launched July 15 continues through July 30 with participation from every police station in Madhya Pradesh.
  • DGP Kailash Makwana and CM Mohan Yadav have framed drug abuse as a societal menace, endorsing a strategy that integrates prevention, counseling and rehabilitation.
  • District-level programs in cities like Indore have included a 2,500-person awareness rally, street plays and the inauguration of a selfie point to engage communities.
  • On July 16, Indore Police unveiled a reels and short film competition inviting entries by July 23 to leverage creative storytelling for substance-abuse awareness.
  • The campaign draws on collaboration of state departments, NGOs and religious groups to deliver daily awareness activities across schools, public spaces and digital platforms.