Maharashtra CM launches ‘Drug-Free Mumbai’ campaign to curb drug abuse in schools and cities

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis calls for Drug-Free Mumbai in next 2-4 years, launches awareness drive

Mumbai: On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link was illuminated with a special light show displaying the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' campaign on Thursday. Visuals of the illuminated sea link have gone viral on social media, further spreading the message of anti-drug awareness across the city.Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Bandra-Worli Sea Link was illuminated with a light show displaying the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' campaign pic.twitter.com/cXaYuL6yi8— IANS (@ians_india) July 30, 2026 Sea Link lights up campaignThe visuals show the iconic sea link lit up with vibrant displays promoting the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' campaign. Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis officially launched the initiative, which aims to curb drug abuse across the state and raise awareness among children and youth.Along with children, women, entrepreneurs, teachers, members of social organisations, dignitaries from various fields and citizens, Chief Minister Fadnavis took a pledge to make Mumbai a drug-free city.Let's Pledge for Drug-Free Mumbai.Our City. Our Commitment.@drugfreemumbai_ #Maharashtra #DrugFreeMumbai #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/AwCFCsDzn7— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 30, 2026 Statewide awareness initiativeThe campaign, launched by the state government, aims to build a widespread people's movement against narcotic substance abuse through public awareness programmes, counselling sessions, the formation of special committees, dedicated helplines, war rooms and coordinated preventive measures.As part of the initiative, schools and colleges across Maharashtra will organise awareness programmes, guidance sessions, counselling initiatives and interactive de-addiction activities throughout the year.Fadnavis interacts with childrenMeanwhile, Fadnavis was also seen interacting with children during the event. A video of the Chief Minister with children has gone viral, showing them raising slogans in support of making Mumbai a drug-free city.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched the ‘Drug-Free Mumbai’ campaign, calling for coordinated efforts by the police, health and social justice departments, schools, parents, teachers, students and citizens to eliminate drug abuse and trafficking from the city. Fadnavis said the government would take stringent action against those involved in the manufacture, trafficking and sale of narcotic substances, with a particular focus on eliminating gangs selling drugs in and around schools and colleges.Speaking at the launch event at Worli Dome, Fadnavis said the government would make every effort to achieve the goal of a drug-free Mumbai within the next two to four years. He urged students to take a firm pledge to stay away from drugs, saying that a determined rejection of narcotics by young people would make it difficult for anyone to push them into addiction.“Every student is the eyes and ears of society,” Fadnavis said, urging them to share information about people falling into addiction as well as those involved in the drug trade. He assured that the identity of informants would be kept confidential and announced that those providing useful information would also be rewarded.Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: Bhiwandi Court Sends 14 Accused To Police Custody Till August 3The Chief Minister said letters would be sent to principals of all schools and colleges in the state, while the government would extend full support to implementing the ‘Drug-Free Campus’ and ‘Drug-Free School’ initiatives.Fadnavis said the fight against drugs was not merely an issue of law and order but was linked to the future of the country and therefore required collective action. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Drug-Free India’, he called for a collective resolve to build a drug-free Mumbai, Maharashtra and India.He said India was rapidly advancing in science, technology, artificial intelligence, space research and defence, but alleged that attempts were being made to weaken the country from within by trapping its young population in drug addiction. Drugs, he said, were among the most dangerous weapons in this “hidden war” and every citizen must treat the fight against them as a personal responsibility.The government would also focus on the rehabilitation of people suffering from addiction and their reintegration into mainstream society, Fadnavis said. He urged young people to firmly reject drugs and cautioned them against falling prey to inducements.'Regulations Are Being Implemented': FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde On Statewide Food Safety Drive - VIDEOReferring to the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Fadnavis said the youth should become a constructive force for nation-building rather than a destructive force for society. He administered a pledge to participants to work towards a drug-free society, invoking the inspiration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Bharat Ratna Dr B.R. Ambedkar.Skill, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, who heads the high-level committee for the state’s de-addiction awareness campaign, said the ‘Drug-Free Mumbai’ initiative should become a mass movement involving active participation from citizens.Lodha said the campaign would continue until Mumbai was completely free of drugs and appealed to citizens to participate as a social responsibility. Awareness programmes, counselling and drug-prevention initiatives would be conducted in schools, colleges and other educational institutions, he said.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched the Drug-Free Mumbai campaign. The initiative aims to curb drug consumption across the state and raise awareness among children and youth.Pledge for a drug-free societyDuring the event, a pledge was taken in which women, entrepreneurs, teachers, members of social organisations, dignitaries from various fields, and citizens, along with Chief Minister Fadnavis, participated.Let's Pledge for Drug-Free Mumbai.Our City. Our Commitment.@drugfreemumbai_ #Maharashtra #DrugFreeMumbai #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/AwCFCsDzn7— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 30, 2026 Through the campaign, the government has resolved to build a widespread people's movement against narcotic substance abuse through public awareness programmes, counselling sessions, the establishment of special committees, dedicated helplines, war rooms, and coordinated preventive measures.At the Drug-Free Mumbai campaign event, Fadnavis also unveiled a Training Manual for Counsellors, prepared for counsellors participating in the city's de-addiction public awareness campaign.मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी आज मुंबई येथे 'ड्रग फ्री मुंबई' या नशामुक्ती जनजागृती अभियानात सहभागी समुपदेशकांसाठी तयार करण्यात आलेल्या प्रशिक्षण मार्गदर्शिकेचे (Training Manual for Counsellors) अनावरण केले.@Dev_Fadnavis @MPLodha @drugfreemumbai_#Maharashtra… pic.twitter.com/Tl4A7j6wRA— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) July 30, 2026 The campaign further aims to provide the youth with a safe, healthy, and drug-free future. Visuals from the event showed Fadnavis interacting with children and raising slogans against drug abuse alongside them.The voice of Mumbai's youth says it all ! ❤️Drug-Free, Mumbai!#DrugFreeMumbai pic.twitter.com/uGEC2KhiKb— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 30, 2026 Call for public participationOn the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Mumbai Police officials also conducted an anti-drug awareness and pledge campaign at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, urging passengers and youngsters to stay away from narcotics.Mumbai, Maharashtra: Railway Police conducted an anti-drug awareness and pledge campaign at CSMT Railway Station on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse, urging passengers and youth to stay away from narcotics pic.twitter.com/9iAUj0PWS8— IANS (@ians_india) July 30, 2026 Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Maharashtra Minister Prabhat Lodha said there should be a people's movement across the country to prevent drug abuse and keep children away from drugs. He added that this cannot be the government's responsibility alone and that public participation is equally important.Mumbai, Maharashtra: Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha says, "This should become a people's movement across the country. Preventing drug abuse and keeping children away from drugs cannot be the government's responsibility alone; public participation is equally important. Committees… pic.twitter.com/LPGjSK3Yiv— IANS (@ians_india) July 30, 2026 "Committees will be formed in every school and college to work on this initiative. We will strive to ensure that the 'Drug-Free Mumbai' campaign launched today does not remain just a launch, but grows into a mass movement across Maharashtra and the entire country," he added.Awareness drive in schoolsAs part of the campaign, schools and colleges across the state will organise various awareness programmes, guidance sessions, counselling initiatives, and interactive activities on de-addiction throughout the year.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government will launch the ‘Drug-Free Mumbai’ public awareness campaign on Thursday, July 30, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis set to inaugurate the initiative at the NSCI Dome in Worli at 11 am.Lodha Appeals to Youth & StudentsSkill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, who also heads the high-level committee for the de-addiction awareness campaign, has appealed to Mumbai residents, particularly young people and students, to participate in large numbers and take a pledge to help build a drug-free society.The campaign will involve a series of awareness and outreach programmes throughout the year. It aims to bring together schools, colleges, counsellors, parents and social organisations to spread awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse.Online Participation for StudentsStudents from educational institutions across Mumbai will also be able to participate in the initiative through online platforms. The campaign will focus on prevention, counselling and the promotion of positive life values, with the message: “Say no to drugs, say yes to life.”The initiative seeks to encourage young people to adopt healthy and responsible lifestyles while taking the campaign’s message to different sections of society.Mumbai University Publishes Indian Knowledge Systems Books In 12 Languages Under NEP 2020Collective Effort for a Safer MumbaiDeputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar are expected to attend the launch. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Konkan Divisional Commissioner Rubal Aggarwal, Mumbai City Collector Aanchal Goyal and Mumbai Suburban Collector Saurabh Katiyar, along with other dignitaries, will also be present.Lodha said the government had launched the comprehensive campaign to prevent young people from falling into the trap of substance abuse and to create greater awareness about de-addiction. He said schools, colleges, non-governmental organisations, citizens and various sections of society would be brought together to achieve the goal of a drug-free Mumbai.Emphasising the need for collective participation, Lodha said every section of society must remain alert to curb substance abuse. He appealed to citizens to extend their wholehearted support to the campaign to help build a safer and stronger Mumbai.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: "Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, a nationwide movement has been launched against narcotic drugs. In Maharashtra, this fight is being further strengthened under the leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji. The 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' campaign model will now be implemented across the entire State. 'De-addiction Guidance and Counselling Committees' will be established in all schools and colleges across Maharashtra, including Mumbai. I sincerely thank the Hon'ble Chief Minister for taking cognisance of my representation and making this important decision," said Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Chairman of the High-Level Committee for the De-addiction Awareness Campaign and Cabinet Minister.Counselling Committees In Schools, CollegesThrough these committees, continuous awareness programmes on substance abuse will be conducted among students. The committees will also be responsible for identifying behavioural changes among students at an early stage, providing them with the necessary counselling, facilitating coordination between parents and teachers, and referring students to appropriate experts for guidance whenever required.The Government of India has set a target of making the country free from narcotic drugs by 2029. To achieve this objective, a special campaign is being undertaken through coordinated efforts of all departments to strengthen preventive action against narcotic drugs and create widespread public awareness. In line with this, the Government of Maharashtra has also initiated various measures to make the de-addiction movement in the State more effective.Maharashtra To Withdraw Cases Against Students Booked During NEET ProtestsCampaign Launch Scheduled On July 30The 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' campaign will be formally launched by Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis on July 30 at the Worli Dome. This is not merely an inaugural event but the beginning of a year-long mass awareness movement. The campaign will ensure the active participation of students, teachers, parents, voluntary organisations, psychiatrists, the National Service Scheme (NSS), the National Cadet Corps (NCC), and various sections of society. Throughout the year, schools and colleges will organise awareness programmes, guidance sessions, counselling initiatives, and interactive activities on de-addiction.Cabinet Minister Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha has appealed to students, parents, teachers, voluntary organisations, and all citizens to actively participate in this people's movement to build a drug-free MaharashtraTo get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in