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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

February 5, 2021
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In News: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in 272 districts would be strengthened with 13,000 youth volunteers to spread the message of “say no to drugs”.

Background OF Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

    • The plan is being implemented in 272 districts and the districts were identified by the narcotics control bureau. 
    • These districts are mostly from Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and North Eastern States. 
    • These districts are highly affected by drug abuse. 
    • This was mainly because the National list of districts that are mostly affected by substance abuse says that 18 of 22 districts of Punjab are affected.
    • Around 8.5 lakh Indians inject drugs and 4.6 lakh children need help for inhalant dependence and around 7.7 million Indians or need help for opioid dependence.
  • The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was specifically launched in 2015 by the Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab.

Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)

  • The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction has been formulated and is being implemented by the Ministry Of Social justice and empowerment under the programme. 
  • The scheme is being implemented between 2018 and 2025.
  • Launched for on the occasion of “International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”

Key Highlights of the Plan: 

  • The action plan is a combined effort of the Narcotics Bureau,  the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Department of Health and Family welfare.
  • Aims at reduction of adverse consequences of drug abuse through a multi-pronged strategy involving education, de-addiction and rehabilitation of affected individuals and their families
  • The Action Plan has the following components: 
    • Awareness generation programmes, 
    • Focus on Higher Educational institutions, 
    • University Campuses and Schools, 
    • Community outreach and identification of dependent population, 
    • Focus on Treatment facilities in Hospital settings and Capacity Building Programmes for Service Providers, 
    • skill development,
    • livelihood support of ex-drug addicts.

Implementation

  • It would focus on 272 most affected districts and launch a three-pronged attack combining efforts of the Narcotics Bureau, Outreach/Awareness by Social Justice and Treatment through the Health Dept.

 

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Source: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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