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Politics
PM Modi pledges to free Punjab youth from drug addiction, says Megwal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed his commitment to eradicate drug abuse among Punjab’s young population, as reported by leader Megwal.
New Delhi – In a statement made today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared his determination to eliminate drug addiction among the youth of Punjab. Speaking at a gathering in Amritsar, Modi emphasized that the government will intensify rehabilitation programmes, strengthen law‑enforcement actions and expand awareness campaigns to curb the drug menace.
The pledge was highlighted by senior party figure Megwal, who relayed the Prime Minister’s resolve to the public and urged local authorities to cooperate fully with central initiatives. He noted that recent data shows a worrying rise in substance abuse in the state, prompting urgent intervention.
Officials indicated that the central government will allocate additional resources to support treatment centres, vocational training and community outreach in Punjab. The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to address drug‑related challenges across the nation.
No specific timeline was provided, but the government promised regular monitoring and reporting on progress. Stakeholders, including NGOs and law‑enforcement agencies, were called upon to assist in the implementation of the plan.
The statement reflects the administration’s continued focus on public health and security issues affecting the region.
The pledge was highlighted by senior party figure Megwal, who relayed the Prime Minister’s resolve to the public and urged local authorities to cooperate fully with central initiatives. He noted that recent data shows a worrying rise in substance abuse in the state, prompting urgent intervention.
Officials indicated that the central government will allocate additional resources to support treatment centres, vocational training and community outreach in Punjab. The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to address drug‑related challenges across the nation.
No specific timeline was provided, but the government promised regular monitoring and reporting on progress. Stakeholders, including NGOs and law‑enforcement agencies, were called upon to assist in the implementation of the plan.
The statement reflects the administration’s continued focus on public health and security issues affecting the region.