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Politics
PM Modi Sets 2029 Target for Drug‑Free Gujarat
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:32 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside a Gujarat leader, announced a goal for the state to become drug‑free by 2029, emphasizing the need for coordinated action.
During a public address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a Gujarat official reiterated that the state must become drug‑free by 2029. The statement was made in the context of ongoing efforts to curb substance abuse across the state.
Modi highlighted that the target aligns with national anti‑drug initiatives and calls for a multi‑pronged approach involving law enforcement, rehabilitation centers, and community outreach. He urged state agencies to intensify monitoring of drug trafficking routes and to strengthen support for affected families.
The government has already launched several awareness campaigns and expanded treatment facilities, but officials say more resources are needed to meet the 2029 deadline. The Prime Minister’s remarks signal a renewed focus on public health and law‑and‑order cooperation.
Experts note that achieving a drug‑free Gujarat will require sustained investment in education, employment opportunities, and social services to address the root causes of addiction.
The announcement has been welcomed by civil society groups, which see the 2029 target as a concrete benchmark for measuring progress in the fight against drug abuse.
Modi highlighted that the target aligns with national anti‑drug initiatives and calls for a multi‑pronged approach involving law enforcement, rehabilitation centers, and community outreach. He urged state agencies to intensify monitoring of drug trafficking routes and to strengthen support for affected families.
The government has already launched several awareness campaigns and expanded treatment facilities, but officials say more resources are needed to meet the 2029 deadline. The Prime Minister’s remarks signal a renewed focus on public health and law‑and‑order cooperation.
Experts note that achieving a drug‑free Gujarat will require sustained investment in education, employment opportunities, and social services to address the root causes of addiction.
The announcement has been welcomed by civil society groups, which see the 2029 target as a concrete benchmark for measuring progress in the fight against drug abuse.