06/18/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Over 53,000 students take pledge to support the vision of a Drug-Free India
Vice President calls upon universities and educational institutions across the country to join the Drug free campus campaign
The Vice President of India and Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, commended the significant progress made by the University of Delhi under the नशा मुक्त परिसर अभियान (Nasha Mukt Parisar Abhiyaan).
In a social media post, the Vice President recalled the launch of the Drug-Free Campus Campaign and the e-pledge platform at the University earlier this year, urging the students to become ambassadors of a Nasha Mukt Bharat and take a stand against the menace of drug abuse.
The Vice President lauded the University's efforts in advancing the objectives of the campaign and stated that more than 53,000 students have taken the mandatory pledge through a collective effort. He said that such initiatives contribute significantly towards building a healthier, stronger and more prosperous nation.
The Vice President called upon universities and educational institutions across the country to join this endeavour and encourage their students to actively participate in the campaign. He emphasized that collective action and sustained awareness among the youth are essential to realizing the vision of a Drug-Free India.
I had launched the Drug-Free Campus Campaign and the e-pledge platform at the University of Delhi earlier this year as its Chancellor, urging students to become ambassadors of a Nasha Mukt Bharat and take a stand against the menace of drug abuse.
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