India, Aug. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', saying the supply of drugs were part of hostile countries' "terror plan" to hurt India's interests.

PM Modi urged the youth to lead the movement, adding that it was his belief that they were "aware" and "responsible" regarding their duties. "More than one crore youths from different sectors, institutions and backgrounds have come together today. I urge all of you to lead this movement. You have strengthened my belief that India's youth is aware, responsible and serious about their duties," PM Modi said.

He further said that when a young person "falls prey" to drug addiction, it is not just an individual's loss. "Host...