New Delhi, Nov 10: More than 25,600 citizens have participated in the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz’ since its launch on October 26, with the online initiative remaining open until November 25, 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said on Tuesday.
The quiz has been launched under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance use and encourage public participation, particularly among young people, in efforts to prevent drug abuse.
According to the ministry, the campaign has reached more than 35.84 crore people across the country, including 14.33 crore youth and 11.32 crore women.
Launched on August 15, 2020, the Abhiyaan initially covered 272 vulnerable districts and has since been expanded to all districts in the country.
The ministry said more than 33.57 lakh awareness activities had been conducted in educational institutions, while 39.91 lakh people had received treatment and rehabilitation through a network of over 755 de-addiction centres supported by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The campaign has also recorded more than 46.73 lakh anti-drug pledges, while over two lakh Nasha Mukti Mitras have registered to support awareness and prevention activities.
The online quiz consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, which participants must complete within 10 minutes. A participation certificate is generated after successful submission, and participants can view the correct answers upon completion.
The ministry has urged citizens, particularly young people, to participate before the November 25 deadline, saying the initiative aims to promote informed choices and strengthen community involvement in efforts to prevent substance use.
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