The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment today signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four spiritual organizations in New Delhi to strengthen its efforts towards building a Nasha Mukt Bharat. The partnerships will leverage the extensive reach, influence and community networks of spiritual and value-based organisations for strengthening awareness, prevention and social mobilization against substance abuse. These organizations are Adhyatm Vigyan Satsang Kendra, Chinmaya Mission, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan and Hare Krishna Movement.

Addressing the gathering, Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant reiterated the importance of spiritual organizations in advancing the vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat. The Secretary called upon the newly partnered organizations to maximize their outreach and utilize their extensive networks to spread the message of prevention, awareness and recovery from substance abuse, particularly at the grassroots level. He emphasized that the collective strength of the Government, civil society and spiritual organizations could help create a sustained social movement against drug abuse.