Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: India's National Drive Against Substance Abuse
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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) is a national initiative launched by the Indian government to combat substance abuse.
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It adopts a multi-pronged strategy focusing on prevention, awareness generation, and rehabilitation services.
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The Abhiyan aims to reduce drug demand across the country, particularly in vulnerable districts and among youth.
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It is a crucial program addressing a significant social issue with implications for public health and national development.
- ●Launch Date: August 15, 2020
- ●Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- ●Target Areas: Initially 272 most vulnerable districts identified by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
- ●Core Pillars: Awareness generation, focus on youth and educational institutions, community outreach, treatment and rehabilitation services.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE)
Nodal Ministry responsible for policy formulation, funding, and overall implementation of NMBA.
National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)
Autonomous body under MoSJE, acts as a central agency for training, research, and documentation in the field of social defence, including drug abuse prevention.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA)
To create awareness about the ill effects of substance abuse, provide treatment, and facilitate rehabilitation of affected individuals.
Key: Multi-pronged approach involving awareness campaigns, focus on educational institutions, community participation, establishment of de-addiction centres, and use of technology (NMBA portal, mobile app, toll-free helpline).
Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse
Provides financial assistance to NGOs for running Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs) and other drug prevention programs.
Key: Supports de-addiction and rehabilitation services, often complementing the awareness and outreach efforts of NMBA.
Exam Relevance
GS Paper 1 (Social Issues), GS Paper 2 (Governance, Social Justice, Government Policies and Interventions)
General Awareness (Government Schemes, Social Welfare)
General Awareness (Government Schemes, Social Issues)
General Awareness (Government Schemes, Social Issues)
General Awareness (Social Issues, National Security implications of drug trafficking)
Previously Asked (PYQs)
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy: 1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women. 2. It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth. 3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents. 4. It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: Only three
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. 2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately. 3. It has seamless portability across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 3 only
Consider the following statements : 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization. 2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
Expected Questions
- ★UPSC may ask: 'Consider the following statements regarding the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan...' testing its objectives, target beneficiaries, and implementation strategies.
- ★SSC/Banking may ask: 'Which ministry is the nodal agency for the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan?' or 'When was the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan launched?'
- ★Conceptual questions might explore the socio-economic impact of substance abuse or the challenges in implementing such a national program.
Topic Frequency
High for UPSC (conceptual and factual), Medium-High for other exams (factual).
Key Terms
Harmful use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
Strategies aimed at reducing the desire or need for illicit drugs within a population.
Process of restoring an individual to a normal or near-normal state of health or ability after addiction.
Facilities providing comprehensive services for de-addiction and rehabilitation.
Must Remember
- •Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- •Launch Year: 2020.
- •Key Pillars: Awareness, Treatment, Rehabilitation, Community Participation.
- •Target Group: Youth, women, educational institutions, and vulnerable districts.
Exam Tips
- •Understand the multi-pronged approach of NMBA (prevention, treatment, rehabilitation).
- •Relate NMBA to broader social issues like public health, crime, and youth welfare.
- •Be aware of the role of technology (apps, helplines) in its implementation.