Context:
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to spread awareness, launches Nasha Mukh Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) Vehicle for Delhi NCR.
About Nasha Mukhta Bharat Abhiyan
- 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.
Achievements Of Mukhta Bharat Abhiyan
- 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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