National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023)

It is drafted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to address the problem of drug and substance abuse in the country.

• It aims to employ multi-pronged strategy to address the issue. It is holistic as it covers all dimensions i.e. education, de-addiction and rehabilitation of affected individuals and their families.
• The major initiatives in the plan include co-ordination with implementing agencies for controlling the sale of sedatives, painkillers and muscle relaxant drugs, and checking the online sale of drugs.
• Since 2018 more than 2 Lakh people have benefitted under the scheme.