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Simrandeep KaurAIR 14· 2025

Question 7GS2GS2

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)

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Introduction

Almost 2% of India suffering with substance abuse as per NCRB data.

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Main Body

Effectiveness of National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction NAPDDR and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: 1. Core Infrastructure => Rehabilitation centres with psychological support system. 2. Curbing drug supply => CCB surveillance on Golden crescent and Golden triangle post. 3. Addressing root causes => Mandapan ke Mental Health. 4. UYUC led curriculum in colleges and universities (eg.) Drug Abuse Crisis.

5. Lt. Centre-state coordination eg. Udbhartas Punjab Initiative. 6. Combating Smuggler-Police Nexus eg. CBI led inquin on poppy DSP Bhola in smuggler nexus. Fising (Nuclearlsan of Tamil) => Synthetic drugs => Cigarette overhaul. Required changes: 1. Stringent smashing of Smuggler-Police Nexus. 2. Data-driven policy on demand & supply of Drugs. 3. International Collaboration - UN Drugs. Drugs are silent killers of our hemographic dividend & they must be loudly killed.

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Conclusion

Drugs are silent killers of our hemographic dividend & they must be loudly killed.

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Diagram

Flowchart showing Challenges with branches related to: fishing (Nuclearlsan of Tamil), Synthetic drugs, Cigarette overhaul, and Required changes including stringent smashing of Smuggler-Police Nexus, Data-driven policy, and International Collaboration with UN Drugs.

Topper

Simrandeep Kaur

AIR 142025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues

Health and Substance Abuse Control

NAPDDR and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Writing Stats

156

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analytical

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