भारत में मादक द्रव्यों के उपयोग की समस्या में निपटने के लिए राष्ट्रीय मादक द्रव्य मांग नीयन्त्रण कार्यक्रम और नशा मुक्त भारत अभियान कितने प्रभावी रहे हैं? (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) How effective have the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan been in addressing substance abuse in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Indian government has been vocal on containing the spread of drug abuse in India over the past few years.

Effectiveness of National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)

1. Coherent national plan brings uniformity across states

2. Role of institution such as Narcotics Crime Bureau (NCB) in deterring the spread

3. Vigilance over cross-border drug trafficking (eg Punjab & Haryana where drones were used)

Effectiveness of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

1. Creating awareness through social media, messages on phone etc

2. Mobilising society through involvement of family, friends, schools etc

However there are certain limitations

1. Simple awareness cannot be sufficient for those who are habitual

2. Infrastructural gap - lack spread of camps and institution across regions

3. Resource constraint - low involvement of dedicated officials, funds, etc

4. The problem needs a vigilant network to trap and punish those involved in peddling drugs

The steps taken to contain substance abuse is a sunshine, however it requires multi stakeholders to collaborate and act