Government initiatives for “Nasha Mukti” of Women

• 24 Jul 2021

• National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the scheme of National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), under which there is a provision of providing Grant-in-Aid to drug de-addiction centres for female.
• Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: Ministry has launched Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) in 272 identified vulnerable districts with an aim to create awareness about ill effects of substance abuse. Under NMBA, nearly 1.5 Lakh women have been actively involved. Anganwadi & ASHA Workers, ANMs, Mahila Mandals & Women SHGs are some of the Women Groups actively participating in the Abhiyaan.
• As of now, Ministry provides financial assistance to four de-addiction centers which provide services exclusively to women. The details of these centers is as under
• Sneha Bhawan Imphal West, Manipur
• United Voluntary Youth Council Churachandpur, Manipur
• New life Home Society Aizwal, Mizoram
• Sri Baba Trust and Foundation Bangalore