Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026
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- Context: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) launched ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026’ from 17–26 June 2026.
- Theme: “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan – Viksit Bharat Ki Pehchaan.”
- The campaign is being observed in connection with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26 June).
Major Launches
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 was formally launched.
- A Personal Dashboard for Nasha Mukti Mitra (NMM) was introduced to strengthen volunteer engagement and monitor grassroots activities.
Objective
- To strengthen the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and promote drug demand reduction through mass awareness and community participation.
About Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)
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- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was launched on 15 August 2020 by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE).
- Initially implemented in 272 identified vulnerable districts.
- Expanded to all districts of the country from 15 August 2023.
- Objective: To spread awareness and reduce substance abuse through mass participation.
About NMBA App 2.0
- Launched under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).
- Serves as a centralized digital platform for monitoring and implementation.
- Facilitates real-time reporting, coordination and data-driven governance at National, State, District and institutional levels.
Existing Features of NMBA App
- Enables States, districts, spiritual organisations and stakeholders to upload and monitor activities.
- Provides a consolidated dashboard with near real-time visibility.
- Offers Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
- Supports Nasha Mukti Mitras in awareness campaigns.
- Facilitates onboarding and management of master volunteers.
- Allows institutions to organize pledge-taking activities.
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)
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- A flagship initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
- Focuses on:
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- Preventive education and awareness.
- Treatment and rehabilitation.
- Capacity building.
- Community participation.
- Monitoring and evaluation of drug demand reduction efforts.
