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National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction Initiative
July 10 , 2026
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- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) to prevent substance abuse and promote rehabilitation.
- The framework focuses on prevention, awareness generation, capacity building, treatment, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of affected individuals.
- A 2019 national survey estimated that over 7 crore people in India were affected by substance use disorder.
- The ministry has expanded its de-addiction and rehabilitation network to 768 centres across the country.
- The toll-free de-addiction helpline 14446 provides support, while the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan promotes awareness and a drug-free India.
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