Nasha Mukhta Bharat Abhiyan: By Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Context:

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to spread awareness, launches Nasha Mukh Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) Vehicle for Delhi NCR.

A vehicle dedicated to Nasha Mukhta Bharat Abhiyan was flagged off to spread awareness about drug abuse.
Further ministry has initiated the ambitious Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan currently operational in 372 districts of the country to create awareness about the ill effects of substance abuse.
Objective: To curb the menace of drug demand, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been implementing the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
Financial Assistance: Under NAPDDR, financial assistance is provided to State Governments/Union Territory (UT) for preventing education and awareness generation, capacity building, skill development, etc for drug demand reduction by States/UTs, etc.

Spread of the Abhiyan: Around 8,000 volunteers have been selected and trained to lead the Abhiyaan activities in the 372 identified districts.
Women contribution: The contribution of more than 2 crore women has been significant through the Anganwadi and ASHA workers, ANMs, MahilaMandals, and Women SHGs.

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News Source: PIB

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