Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is being transformed into a Jan Andolan (People’s Movement), find out more information about the initiative
New Delhi, 21 June 2026: To transform Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan into a Jan Andolan, Health Fitness Trust is organizing the 24th Edition of “SBI Run Against Drug Abuse 2026” along with International Yoga Day Celebrations on Sunday, 21 June 2026 at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat.
The mass event is being managed by the team of Dr. Sunita Godara, Asian Marathon Gold Medalist 1992. This initiative is a joint venture in collaboration with the mandate of the Government of India’s Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Over 2500 Runners to Take Nasha Mukt Bharat Pledge at SBI Run Against Drug Abuse & International Yoga Day Celebration at Gandhi Darshan
Event Highlights
More than 2500 participants from all walks of life will take part in the event. The program will begin with a Run, followed by the NMBA Shapath (Pledge) administered to all participants. This will be followed by the Common Yoga Protocol demonstration. The event will conclude with a Symbolic Walk/Run with Dignitaries.
Flag off Mass awareness Run & the pledge for Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with Yoga day celebration will have the Honour’ble Minister of State MSJE Shri BL Verma, Minister of Social Welfare Shri Ravinder Singh Indraj, Gandhi Samiti & Darshan Samiti Vice Chairman Shri Vijay Goel and the Chief of other partner’s Departments- NCB, DM office. Their presence will leave the great impact on the participants.
24-Year Legacy
The initiative was pioneered in 2003 by Dr. Sunita Godara, Director, Health Fitness Trust, in collaboration with the Directorate of Prohibition, Govt of Delhi.
For the past 23 years, the campaign has been carried forward with the support of key stakeholders including National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Govt of India, DM office, Local Police Deptt and several PSUs.
In the year 2026 the duel celebration Event is being supported by SBI, NTPC, LIC, GAIL, Indian Oil, ONGC.
Few prominent organizations supporting the Campaign are Bhagish Foundation, Steel Consumer Forum, Lovely Professional University and many support partners giving Gifts & distributing their products to the participants.
Dr. Sunita Godara says, “A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Through running and yoga, we are steering youth away from drugs towards fitness.
On 21st June, from the land of Gandhi ji, the message of a Nasha Mukt Bharat will resonate across the nation.”
Aim of Nasha Mukt Bharat
The event aims to unite fitness and de-addiction awareness on the global platform of International Yoga Day, inspiring citizens to choose a drug-free, healthy lifestyle.
About Health Fitness Trust & the Awareness Campaigns
Health Fitness Trust has been at the forefront of promoting fitness and anti-drug awareness through mass participation events for over three decades led by Asian Marathon Champion Dr. Sunita Godara.
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