Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal agency for drug demand reduction in India
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) framework covers prevention, awareness generation, capacity building, treatment, rehabilitation and social reintegration
2019 national survey found more than 7 crore individuals affected by substance use disorder in India
Survey identified nearly 1.2 crore children affected by substance use disorder
Survey identified 58 lakh women affected by substance use disorder
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) launched in 2020 to expand outreach and mobilize communities
768 de-addiction and rehabilitation centres now operating across the country
294% rise in persons seeking treatment from 2.08 lakh in 2020 to more than 8.20 lakh in 2025
Toll-free de-addiction helpline 14446 has received 4.69 lakh calls
NMBA App 2.0 allows States, districts, spiritual organisations and stakeholders to upload field activity data with real-time visibility
Ministry's action plan built on four pillars: assessing magnitude of problem, strengthening treatment infrastructure, building capacity, and generating awareness
