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Central Bureau of Narcotics and Brahma Kumaris sign MoU to strengthen preventive drug awareness, youth empowerment and community outreach

Central Bureau of Narcotics and Brahma Kumaris sign MoU to strengthen preventive drug awareness, youth empowerment and community outreach
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

The Central Bureau of Narcotics and Brahma Kumaris signed an MoU on September 18, 2026, at Mount Abu to strengthen preventive drug awareness, youth empowerment, and community outreach. The collaboration supports the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and focuses on operational areas including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. The partnership features value-based education, life-skills training, and joint activities under CBN's Yuva Raksha initiative.

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In Simple Words

The Central Bureau of Narcotics partnered with Brahma Kumaris through an MoU signed on September 18, 2026, at Mount Abu. This agreement aims to boost preventive drug awareness, empower youth, and conduct community outreach to support a drug-free society in line with Nasha Mukt Bharat.

The collaboration focuses on Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. It includes educational workshops, digital campaigns, rural outreach, and holistic wellness programs like meditation and stress management under CBN's Yuva Raksha initiative, utilizing the volunteer network of Brahma Kumaris.

Key Points

  • The MoU was signed by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) and Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya.
  • The signing took place at Mount Abu, Rajasthan, on September 18, 2026.
  • The partnership supports the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
  • Operational emphasis is placed on Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.
  • Activities will be conducted under CBN's Yuva Raksha initiative.
  • Brahma Kumaris will provide support through its centres, volunteers, instructors, and spiritual counsellors.
  • The collaboration focuses on value-based education, stress management, and holistic wellness.
  • Brahma Kumaris personnel will not perform enforcement, investigation, or policing functions.

Exam Angle

Organizations involved
Central Bureau of Narcotics and Brahma Kumaris
Date of MoU signing
September 18, 2026
Location of MoU signing
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Key initiative mentioned
Yuva Raksha initiative

A. Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya

Source: Press Information Bureau

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