Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan expands outreach to combat substance abuse
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આ શા માટે મહત્વનું છે
The article highlights the scale and implementation framework of a major national social welfare and public health campaign (NMBA) targeting substance abuse, which directly links to human capital development, internal security, and grassroots social mobilization covered under GS Paper II and III.
સારાંશ
An update on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) highlighting its extensive outreach to over 34.54 crore citizens, particularly engaging youth and women to combat drug abuse and promote public health and security under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
મુખ્ય મુદ્દા
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) has successfully reached out to over 34.54 crore citizens, including 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women, as part of India's campaign against substance abuse.
- The campaign adopts a multi-pronged strategy focusing on mass awareness, capacity building, higher educational institution involvement, and rehabilitation.
- Youth and women act as key change agents in driving community-level mobilization against drug addiction.
- The initiative aligns with the broader goals of the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse.
મહત્વપૂર્ણ શબ્દો
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
A nationwide flagship campaign launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to combat substance abuse through mass awareness, community engagement, and rehabilitation.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS Paper II - Social Justice / Health): Tests knowledge of government welfare campaigns addressing drug abuse.
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
An umbrella central sector scheme formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment aimed at drug demand reduction, preventive education, and treatment of victims.
UPSC context
UPSC Mains GS Paper II (Social Justice): Evaluates policy measures and action plans addressing social vulnerabilities and substance abuse.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies for the welfare, social protection, and empowerment of marginalized, vulnerable, and disadvantaged sections of society.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS Paper II - Governance & Social Justice): Frequently asked regarding ministries handling welfare schemes and vulnerable groups.
સંલગ્ન સ્થિર ખ્યાલો
What is the institutional framework and funding mechanism for the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)?
- Nodal Ministry: Nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, which formulates policies for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance abusers.
- Umbrella Scheme: Umbrella Scheme combining existing interventions for drug demand reduction into a single comprehensive national plan with central sector financial assistance.
- Core Pillars: Focus areas include preventive education, awareness generation, capacity building of service providers, and running de-addiction centers across vulnerable districts.
આંતર-વિષય પેટર્ન
Drug Demand Reduction + Narco-Terrorism Security Nexus
Substance abuse campaigns intersect with law enforcement agencies (NCB) and international border security to counter narco-terrorism under internal security linkages.
NMBA Outreach + Demographic Dividend and Gender Mainstreaming
Public health campaigns targeting youth and women intersect with demographic dividend utilization and gender-inclusive social welfare delivery models.
Expect statement-based questions pairing NAPDDR institutional mechanisms with specific nodal ministries and target outcomes.
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