PM Modi Highlights Women Empowerment Through PM SVANidhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the ‘Nasha-mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ campaign is gaining momentum rapidly across the country. Sharing his thoughts in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani this morning, Mr Modi expressed happiness that the campaign with the goal for drug-free youth and a drug-free India is not merely a formality, as many people, especially the youth are joining it in large numbers. He said, this is the collective resolve for the health, happiness, and bright future of India’s youth.

The Prime Minister said, drug addiction does not just engulf a single individual but the entire family and society bear the consequences. He commended those who raise awareness against drugs and step forward to help individuastruggling with addiction. Mr Modi asked people to come up with a powerful slogan for a drug-free India and young musicians to create songs that convey the message of a drug-free life. He said, the country has no shortage of excellent content creators. Mr Modi urged them to create content in various languages to help society in this endeavor. He said, they can use their creativity as a medium for social change.

The Prime Minister said, lakhs of women are gaining new strength through the ‘PM SVANidhi Yojana’. He said, this aspect of ‘women empowerment’ is not discussed as much as it should be. Mr Modi said, Women account for approximately 46 percent of the beneficiaries of the ‘PM SVANidhi Yojana’. He said, around 35 lakh women across the country are expanding their businesses by connecting with this scheme.

Mr Modi spoke about Babita Sharma of Ghaziabad and T.S. Ningamma from Bengaluru who have benefited from the scheme. He said, when a woman’s business grows, the future of her entire family advances along with it, children receive a better education, household needs are met, and the woman’s self-confidence is strengthened. He said, this is, indeed, a living example of women’s empowerment.(updated on 30th August 2026)