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MoSJE launches National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction and strengthens Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Launch of National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 4 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) launched the ‘National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)’, focusing on prevention, awareness, treatment, and rehabilitation.
In 2020, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was initiated to further these efforts, aligning with PM Modi’s vision for a drug-free country.
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Drug Policy Initiatives in India
Understand the scale of substance abuse in India and government interventions. Discuss the National Action Plan and NMBA.
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