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Maharashtra to launch ‘Drug-Free School’ campaign, add de-addiction lessons
Updated On: 04 August, 2026 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CM Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to introduce drug de-addiction lessons in Maharashtra schools and launch a ‘Drug-Free School’ campaign. The state retained its second rank in the national Performance Grading Index while reviewing NEP implementation, RTE benefits and school safety measures

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (File pic)
Maharashtra continues to rank among the country's leading states in school education and is strengthening its pupil-centric system by balancing quality, promotion of Marathi, preservation of history, and modern facilities, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.
As reported by PTI, CM Fadnavis, while chairing a review meeting of the School Education Department, directed the officials to initiate the process of incorporating lessons on drug de-addiction into the school curriculum.


