New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said it is essential that the youth are physically and mentally healthy, are full of self-confidence and are away from any kind of drug-abuse as India marches forward in its journey of Viksit Bharat.

The Prime Minister, who launched the 'Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan', through video-conferencing, said the nationwide campaign against substance abuse, was aimed at benefiting individuals, families, society and the nation.

"The campaign we are witnessing today is for the individual, the family, and society; above all, it is for the nation. The very name of this movement--the 'Drug-Free Youth' initiative under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan--clarifies its re...