PM Modi stresses need to protect youth from drug addiction

PM Modi has stressed the need to protect the youth from drug addiction and said a strong family support system is needed to combat the menace.

In a video address to the Ashwamedha Yagya event organised by the Gayatri Parivar, Mr Modi said, for building a substance-free India, it is imperative for families to be strong as an institution.

He said, when family as an institution weakens and its values decline, then it has an all-round impact. Prime Minister said, when family members do not meet or sit together for days, then dangers rise and, therefore, families have to be strong to make the country drug-free.

PM Modi said the Ashwamedha Yagya has become a grand social campaign to steer steering millions of youths away from addiction and mould them towards nation-building activities. He said, youths are the future of the nation and play a pivotal role in shaping India’s destiny, and contribute to its development.

PM Modi emphasised the need to protect the youth from the grip of addiction and provide support to those already affected. Prime Minister said, the integration of the youth with larger national and global initiatives will help them keep away from any addiction.

Speaking on the government’s focus on sports and science, PM Modi said the success of Chandrayaan mission has sparked a new interest for technology, asserting that such events have a transformative impact in channelling the energy of the youth in the right direction.

He said, initiatives like the Fit India Movement and the Khelo India will motivate the youth and a motivated youth cannot turn to substance abuse.