More than 16,517 people had taken part in the Social Justice Ministry's online "Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz" by 5 November, ten days after it opened.
The quiz, launched on 26 October 2026 under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, runs until 25 November and is open to all citizens through the MY Bharat portal. It aims to raise awareness of the harm from substance use, particularly among young people.
About the Abhiyaan
Launched on 15 August 2020 in 272 vulnerable districts, the Abhiyaan now covers all districts. The ministry reports that it has reached over 35.09 crore people, including 13.99 crore youth and 10.91 crore women.
- More than 32.43 lakh activities in educational institutions
- 39.91 lakh people treated and rehabilitated through over 755 ministry-supported de-addiction centres
- More than 45.07 lakh Nasha Mukt pledges taken
These are ministry figures. The release does not say how participation in the quiz compares with its target.
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Source: official release by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (05 NOV 2026 7:55PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz’ Records Participation of Over 16,517 Citizens.
How we verified this
VerifiedEvery fact, figure and quotation is taken from the official PIB release (Release ID 2333283) issued by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on 05 NOV 2026 7:55PM by PIB Delhi; checked against the source on publication. Story written by BDT from that release; no outside facts added.
Sources
- 1.‘Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz’ Records Participation of Over 16,517 Citizens — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
