How effective have the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan been in addressing substance abuse in India?

Substance abuse is now a chronic problem of Indian society. Effectiveness of NAPDDR and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - anti-addiction drive such as availability of cuning gums to reduce addition - Nasha Mukt Kendra - overarching policy framework - institutional support - involvement of civil society and NGOs in remote areas - enforcement of NDPS Act - record number of drug bust - Tamil Nadu - fund allocation for medical support it.

Lacunas - Drug trafficking from golden crescent and golden triangle - lack of social awareness - passive inefficiency - collusion with officials - Technology - drone surveillance in primary health centres - Use of ASHA in primary health centres - Community outreach - Media. Drug free society is important for demographic dividend.

— Pawan Kumar Pandey · AIR 138