Date: 2026-02-25Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Grand NMBA Youth Rally in Goa on 27 February; CM Goa Hon'ble Shri Pramod Sawant and Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Hon'ble Dr. Virendra Kumar to Grace Event
**Executive Summary**
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the Government of Goa, will organize a Grand NMBA (Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan) Youth Rally in Goa on February 27, 2026, at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim. The event, scheduled for 09:00 AM, aims to highlight the progress of the Abhiyaan, mobilize community participation, and inspire youth to reject substance use. The event will be graced by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant and Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Details:**
* Date: February 27, 2026
* Time: 09:00 AM
* Location: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim, Goa
* Purpose: Youth rally against drug abuse as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)
* **Event Highlights:**
* Massive youth rally against drug abuse.
* Administration of mass oath against drugs (online and offline).
* Cultural programs and performances.
* Felicitation of active participants and partners.
* Sharing of achievements and success stories of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
* **Expected Participants:**
* School and college students, youth, parents, Self Help Groups(SHGs).
* Volunteers, Department officials, Representatives of spiritual organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
* Police personnel, Civil society groups, and citizens.
* **Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) Background:**
* Launched on August 15, 2020.
* Initially rolled out in 272 districts, now expanded across the country.
* Focuses on mass awareness generation, especially in educational institutions and communities.
* **NMBA Achievements (as of date):**
* Over 25.93+ crore people sensitized on substance use.
* Over 9.35+ crore youth reached.
* Over 6.38+ crore women sensitized.
* Participation of over 16.15+ lakh educational institutions.
* **Strategic Partnerships:**
* MoUs signed with eight spiritual organizations to strengthen awareness.
* **Digital Outreach:**
* Active social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).
* Dedicated NMBA website with comprehensive information and resources.
* **Recent Landmark Events:**
* 5th Anniversary Celebration - August 13, 2025, in Delhi.
* Grand National Event – November 18, 2025, at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
* **Goa Event Objectives:**
* Highlight Abhiyaan's progress.
* Mobilize community participation.
* Inspire citizens to reject substance use.
* Reinforce resolve toward building a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Youth**
* **Impact:** Inspired and motivated to reject substance use.
* **Action Required:** Participate actively in the event.
**Stakeholder: Citizens**
* **Impact:** Sensitized to the issue of substance use and encouraged to support the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
* **Action Required:** Participate actively in the event and become partners in the movement.
**Stakeholder: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment & Govt of Goa**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to showcase progress, strengthen the Abhiyaan, and engage stakeholders.
* **Action Required:** Successfully organize and execute the Grand NMBA Youth Rally.
**Stakeholder: Spiritual Organizations**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to strengthen mass awareness efforts.
* **Action Required:** Provide support and participation in the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
Key Entities Referenced
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA): A campaign against drug abuse launched by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: The central ministry responsible for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Goa: Location of the Youth Rally event.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Grand NMBA Youth Rally in Goa on 27 February;
CM Goa Hon'ble Shri Pramod Sawant and Union
Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment
Hon'ble Dr. Virendra Kumar to Grace Event
Posted On: 25 FEB 2026 12:24PM by PIB Delhi
Goa to Witness Massive Youth Rally Against Drug Abuse on 27th 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 27th
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 15th 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 useOver 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.
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