Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the ‘Drug-Free Campus Campaign’ at the University of Delhi

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Drug Free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhitoday, underscoring the need for sustained and collective efforts to protect the youth from substance abuse and to realise the vision of a Viksit and Aatma-nirbhar Bharat. The event was attended by Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister of Delhi Shri Ashish Sood, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi Prof. Yogesh Singh, senior officials, faculty members and students.

The Vice-President also launched a dedicated e-pledge platform (https://pledge.du.ac.in/home) and mobile application under the Nasha Mukt Parisar Abhiyaan, and urged students from universities across the country to actively participate and take the pledge for a drug-free campus. He called upon the Union Minister for Education ShriDharmendra Pradhanto ensure that the Drug Free Campus Campaign becomes an integral part of all Central Higher Educational Institutions.

While addressing Shri Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his happiness to attend the inauguration of the Drug-free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhi in the august presence of the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan. He emphasised that the initiative is not merely a campaign but a firm collective resolve towards the youth, society, and the nation.

He stated that the University of Delhi is not only an academic institution but also a powerful centre for idea generation and value creation. Through this campaign, the university has taken a meaningful step towards addressing a serious, youth-centric challenge. He underlined that drug abuse poses a grave risk not only to health but also to the potential of young people and the nation's ability to nurture productive citizens. He expressed confidence that the university's initiative would emerge as a key pillar of the nationwide movement against drug abuse.

The Minister further stated that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, envisioned by the Prime Minister, can be realised only when the youth are healthy, aware, self-reliant, and purpose-driven.

He congratulated the University of Delhi for this far-sighted and inspiring initiative and called upon students to actively participate in the campaign, transform it into a people's movement, and play a leading role in building a drug-free, healthy, and empowered India.

He congratulated the University of Delhi for this far-sighted and inspiring initiative and called upon students to actively participate in the campaign, transform it into a people's movement, and play a leading role in building a drug-free, healthy, and empowered India.

The 'Drug-Free Campus Campaign' aims to promote awareness, encourage healthy lifestyles, and mobilise students towards creating a safe and substance-free academic environment.

आज दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में 'Drug-free Campus Campaign' के उद्घाटन कार्यक्रम में माननीय @VPIndia श्री सी.पी. राधाकृष्णन जी की गरिमामयी उपस्थिति में सम्मिलित हुआ। यह केवल अभियान नहीं, बल्कि युवाशक्ति, समाज और राष्ट्र के प्रति एक दृढ़ संकल्प है।

दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय केवल एक… pic.twitter.com/SGNVg83V3J

- Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 13, 2026

आज मैं आप सभी से-students, faculty और administrators से एक commitment चाहता हूँ-अपने campus को drug-free बनाने की commitment।

आइए, इस अभियान को dedication, compassion और पूरे commitment के साथ आगे बढ़ाएँ। pic.twitter.com/wNC4mUwvIZ

- Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 13, 2026

इस initiative के साथ दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय ने Drug-free HEIs की दिशा में में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम उठाया है। इसके लिए मैं @UnivofDelhi की सराहना करता हूँ।

शिक्षकों और administrators से मेरा आग्रह है, हमें एक ऐसा campus culture बनाना होगा जहाँ student well-being को प्राथमिकता मिले।… pic.twitter.com/NaXCV2xqvr

- Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 13, 2026

Student well-being NEP 2020 की प्राथमिकता है।

नशा-मुक्त कैंपस अभियान NEP के विज़न के साथ aligned है। pic.twitter.com/lw9e1i1jtS

- Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 13, 2026

दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में शुरू हुआ यह कैंपेन नशा-मुक्त भारत अभियान का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है।

16 lakh शैक्षणिक संस्थानों तक इस कैंपेन की पहुँच स्पष्ट करता है कि हमारे educational institutions, Drug-free India के forefront पर हैं। pic.twitter.com/V6jLqIaorj

- Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 13, 2026

नशा-मुक्त कैंपस युवाओं और देश के भविष्य के प्रति एक commitment है। @UnivofDelhi में माननीय @VPIndia द्वारा Drug-Free Campus Campaign के शुभारंभ पर उपस्थित होना मेरे लिए सम्मान की बात है।इस प्रयास के माध्यम से दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय,युवाओं से जुड़ी एक गंभीर समस्या पर काम कर रहा… pic.twitter.com/TyXSP9glfL

- Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 13, 2026

दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में नशा-मुक्त परिसर अभियान का शुभारंभ। @UnivofDelhi #DrugsFreeCampus #नशा_मुक्त_कैंपस https://t.co/j6jGwtc5fu

- Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 13, 2026

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