Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 1,014 drug cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985 over the past three years, according to information provided by the Centre.
In a written statement to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai highlighted the impact of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ (NMBA) in improving drug addiction case detection.
Recent data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2022 shows a progressive increase in drug-related cases: 289 cases in 2020, 357 cases in 2021, and 394 cases in 2022 in Jammu and Kashmir.
The government has implemented the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) to address substance abuse among youth, including launching NMBA across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Over 91.5 lakh people, including more than 6 lakh youth, have been reached by the campaign.
Integrated Rehabilitation Centers for Addicts (IRCAs) are operational in Jammu and Kashmir, offering treatment, preventive education, awareness, motivational counseling, and detoxification services.
Community-based Peer Led Intervention (CPLI) Centres are working with children under 18 to promote drug awareness and life skills. Outreach and Drop-In Centers (ODICs) provide safe spaces for treatment, rehabilitation, and counseling.
Additionally, 20 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) in government hospitals are being established through AIIMS, New Delhi. District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) have been set up, combining IRCA, ODIC, and CPLI services under one roof.
A toll-free helpline, 14446, is available for primary counseling and immediate assistance for those seeking help. Navchetna Modules, developed by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MOSJE), are used to train students, teachers, and parents on drug dependence and coping strategies.
Participation from over 16,000 educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir under NMBA ensures the campaign’s message reaches children and youth.
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