Grand NMBA Youth Rally to Be Held in Goa on 27 February; CM Pramod Sawant and Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar to Attend

Goa to Witness Massive Youth Rally Against Drug Abuse on 27^th February 2026 as Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches New Milestone in 6th Year.The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, in collaboration with the Govt of Goa will organize a Grand public event under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim, Goa on 27^th February 2026 at 09:00 AM.

A large number of citizens, especially youth, are expected to participate in this landmark event. More than 3,000 people are anticipated to join physically, making it one of the largest mobilizations under the campaign in the state of Goa.

The event will be graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Goa, along with other dignitaries, VVIPs and senior officials.
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Key Highlights of the Event:

• Massive youth rally against drug abuse
• Administration of mass oath (pledge) against drugs (both online and offline)
• Cultural programmes and performances
• Felicitation of active participants and partners
• Sharing of achievements and success stories of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Participation is expected from: School and college students, youth, parents, Self Help Groups(SHGs), volunteers, Department officials, Representatives of spiritual organizations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Police personnel, Civil society groups and citizens.

Background of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Launched on 15^th August 2020 by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was initially rolled out in 272 most vulnerable districts and has now been expanded to all districts across the country.

The Abhiyaan focuses on mass awareness generation, with special emphasis on: Higher educational institutions, University campuses, Schools and Community-level outreach

Major Achievements (as on date):

• More than 25.93+ crore people sensitized on the issue of substance use
• Over 9.35+ crore youth reached
• More than 6.38+ crore women sensitized
• Participation of over 16.15+ lakh educational institutions ensuring wide coverage among children and youth

Strategic Partnerships: The Department has signed MoUs with eight prominent spiritual organizations to strengthen mass awareness efforts: The Art of Living, Brahma Kumaris, Sant Nirankari Mission, ISKCON, Shri Ram Chandra Mission, All World Gayatri Pariwar, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of Patanjali.

Digital Outreach:

• Active official social media handles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
• Dedicated NMBA website providing comprehensive information, dashboard, e-pledge facility, discussion forum and resources

Recent Landmark Events:

• 5th Anniversary Celebration – 13 August 2025 at Delhi in collaboration with Government of NCT of Delhi (over 1,000 students physically participated; lakhs joined nationwide)
• Grand National Event – 18 November 2025 at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (more than 10,000 physical participants; over 6.3 crore people participated across the country through 2.10 lakh+ locations)

The Goa event aims to: Highlight the progress and achievements of the Abhiyaan; Mobilize large-scale community participation; Inspire and motivate citizens, especially the youth, to reject substance use and Reinforce collective resolve towards building a Nasha Mukt Bharat.

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and Govt of Goa invites all citizens, particularly the youth, to participate actively in this significant event and become partners in this movement for a drug-free society.