National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)
Objective
Initiated by:
Duration: 2018 to 2025
Strategies:
Reduce drug abuse and its harmful effects in India.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
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Awareness programs in educational institutions.
Community-led interactions and interventions.
Workshops involving parents.
Capacity building of service providers.
Treatment facilities provision.
Targeted intervention programs in susceptible districts
Objectives
Drug Abuse Scenario in India:
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan:
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Generate awareness and reduce stigma associated with addiction.
Encourage research, data collection, and training.
Develop human resources and capacity.
Provide community-based services and rehabilitation.
Devise comprehensive guidelines and programs.
Address all forms of drug abuse and mitigate their effects.
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India's geographical location makes it susceptible to narcotics trafficking.
Estimated 6 million people require intervention due to opioid consumption.
School children are falling prey to narcotics and other substances.
Commonly abused substances: heroin, ganja, hashish, opium, pharmaceutical drugs.
Socio-economic challenges: law and order, health, economic potential, emotional well-being, family life disruption.
International treaties and conventions signed by India to combat drug abuse.
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act enacted in 1985 to criminalize drug-related activities.
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Launched in 272 districts most affected by the drug problem.
Implemented interventions similar to NAPDDR.
Duration: August 2020 to March 2021.