{
  "id": 2563030,
  "title": "‘Drug Addiction Is Not Just A Social Battle’: CM Devendra Fadnavis At ‘Campus Connect’ Campaign In Navi Mumbai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/drug-addiction-is-not-just-a-social-battle-cm-devendra-fadnavis-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:11:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/drug-addiction-is-not-just-a-social-battle-cm-devendra-fadnavis-at-campus-connect-campaign-in-navi-mumbai"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 'Campus Connect' campaign in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, a key component of the Drug-Free Navi Mumbai initiative. The campaign aims to educate young people on the dangers of drug abuse and inspire them to become advocates for a drug-free society.\n\nFadnavis emphasized that the drug-free battle is not just a social issue but a challenge for the entire nation, particularly for the youth who constitute a significant part of India's population. He praised India's demographic advantage, stating that the country's young population could be transformed into a valuable economic resource if harnessed effectively.\n\nThe Chief Minister highlighted several government initiatives launched since 2014 to encourage youth participation, including Startup India, Skill India, and Khelo India. He also unveiled the Integrated CCTV Command Centre (ICCC) at the Navi Mumbai Police Commissionerate office, an initiative aimed at enhancing public safety.\n\nFadnavis cautioned that drug addiction could hinder young people's potential to contribute to the nation's growth over the next four to five years. He stressed that combating drug addiction is a collective responsibility involving the state, the nation, and each individual.",
  "summary": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday launched the ‘Campus Connect’ campaign under the Drug-Free Navi Mumbai Campaign, aimed at raising awareness among young people about the dangers of drug abuse. Speaking at the event, Fadnavis said, “The Drug-Free Navi Mumbai Campaign is a step towards our battle against drug addiction in the region.” He emphasised that the fight against…",
  "key_points": [
    "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched Campus Connect campaign in Navi Mumbai.",
    "Campaign educates youth on drug abuse dangers and inspires them to become advocates.",
    "Fadnavis emphasized drug-free battle as a national challenge for youthful India population."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}