During October 2026, the Madhya Pradesh Unit of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) held five drug-awareness programmes under Mission Yuva Raksha at educational institutions in Neemuch, Jaora, Jawad, Mandsaur and Garoth. The programmes encouraged drug prevention and healthy lifestyles and promoted the vision of a “Nasha Mukt Bharat.”
On 5th October 2026, about 200 students and teachers of the Swami Vivekanand Government PG College, Neemuch, took part in an awareness programme on the harmful effects of drug abuse and the value of a drug-free life.
Awareness programme – Swami Vivekanand Govt. PG College, Neemuch
On 13th October 2026, a CBN programme discussed substance abuse, how it affects the health and future prospects of young people, and healthy living. Around 200 students and faculty members, together with 25 staff members, took part at the Sardar Patel College of Nursing, Jaora.
Awareness programme – Sardar Patel College of Nursing, Jaora
On 15th October 2026, CBN joined hands with Brahma Kumaris, Neemuch, for a programme that promoted drug-free living and awareness about addictive substances. About 450 students and teachers attended it at the CM Rise Government School, Jawad.
CBN Awareness programme with Brahmakumaris– CM Rise Government School, Jawad
The same day, the Mandsaur-I Division of the CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit held a camp under Yuva Raksha and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, focusing on drug prevention, healthy lifestyles and the role of youth in building a drug-free society. Around 450 students of the CM Rise School, Sabakheda, Mandsaur, attended.
Awareness programme – CM Rise School, Sabakheda, Mandsaur
In the same way, the Office of the District Opium Officer, CBN, Garoth, together with Brahma Kumaris, held an awareness programme at the Sanskar Valley Higher Secondary School, Garoth, on 15th October 2026, which was attended by about 230 students.
Awareness programme – Sanskar Valley Higher Secondary School, Garoth
In all the programmes, participants received a scientific briefing on how drug abuse harms physical and mental health, education, family life and careers. The activities included awareness sessions, question-and-answer competitions, educational videos, presentations, meditation and poster-making. Participants were urged to say no to substance abuse, follow healthy lifestyles and contribute to a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
The programmes also highlighted personal responsibility and collective participation in preventing drug use. Participants pledged to keep away from drugs and to support awareness efforts in their schools, families and communities. The programmes saw positive participation and underlined the value of preventive education among young people.
Through these four awareness programmes, the CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit reiterated its commitment to supplementing enforcement activities with preventive awareness and demand-reduction initiatives, especially among students and young people.
By involving educational institutions and encouraging interactive learning, awareness activities and personal commitments to a drug-free life, CBN aims to empower youth to make informed choices and act as ambassadors of drug prevention in their communities.
These initiatives reflect the Central Bureau of Narcotics’ continued commitment to the vision of Nasha Mukt Bharat and to building a healthier, safer and drug-free society.