National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Nasha Mukt Bharat
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), first framed for 2018 onwards, treats drug use as a public health and social issue, not only a law-and-order one. It is a Centrally Sponsored umbrella scheme of the Social Justice Ministry and links to SDG 3.5 and Article 47 of the Constitution.
In one line: reduce the demand for drugs through awareness, treatment and community action, while other agencies curb supply.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Started | 2018 |
| Ministry | Social Justice and Empowerment |
| Mass campaign | Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, launched 15 August 2020, now in all districts |
| Constitutional link | Article 47 (Directive Principles) |
| Supply law | NDPS Act, 1985 (handled by enforcement agencies) |
Key facilities
- Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs) for treatment and counselling.
- Outreach and Drop-In Centres for high-risk groups.
- Addiction Treatment Facilities in Government hospitals, through AIIMS New Delhi.
- District De-Addiction Centres, with the aim of one in every district.
- Peer-led interventions that train young people to reach others in their communities.
Possible exam questions
- Why should drug use be treated as a public health issue? Assess NAPDDR.
- What role can communities and schools play in prevention?
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