# Anti-drug initiatives in Punjab

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anti-drug-initiatives-in-punjab
> Updated: 2026-09-13T09:06:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Efforts to combat drug abuse in Punjab have seen initiatives from both major political entities. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras’, a statewide campaign scheduled to begin September 18. This initiative involves four simultaneous routes covering all 117 Assembly constituencies over 12 days, aiming to address narcotics, law and order, and corruption.

Concurrently, the Punjab government, led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has implemented the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. This includes the ‘Youth Run Punjab 2026’ event in Bathinda, which drew between 20,000 and 25,000 participants. The government’s approach focuses on promoting physical fitness and sports to steer the younger generation away from narcotics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Bathinda hosts Youth Run Punjab 2026 to combat drug abuse

Between 20,000 and 25,000 youths participated in the ‘Youth Run Punjab 2026’ in Bathinda, an initiative by the Punjab government to combat drug abuse through sports and fitness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bathinda-hosts-youth-run-punjab-2026-to-combat-drug-abuse

### 2026-09-10: BJP to launch anti-drug campaign across Punjab

The BJP will launch four simultaneous ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras’ on September 18, covering all 117 Punjab Assembly constituencies to combat drug abuse, corruption, and law and order issues.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bjp-to-launch-anti-drug-campaign-across-punjab

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