Create social media content against drug menace: PM Modi's message to youth
In a call to action, Prime Minister Modi urged young Indians to use social media in innovative ways to fight against drug addiction. He also celebrated the success of the PM SVANidhi scheme in promoting women's economic empowerment, with approximately 35 lakh women benefiting from it to strengthen their businesses.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for young people to create engaging content on social media platforms to combat the drug menace during his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat. He encouraged musicians, students, and theatre groups to develop slogans, songs, and plays that convey the importance of a drug-free life, urging them to share their work using a designated hashtag.
Modi highlighted the effectiveness of creative efforts over formal campaigns in addressing social issues. Additionally, the Prime Minister commended the economic opportunities available for women and girls in India, such as the space sector and the benefits of the PM SVANidhi scheme, which provides low-interest loans to street vendors.
He also praised citizens' cleanliness initiatives across the country, including during the Amarnath yatra. Modi further highlighted India's growing leadership in space technology and women-led development through the 'Mission ShaktiSAT' initiative, which has brought together over 12,000 girl students from 108 countries to learn satellite technology and advance in the field of innovation.
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