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MANAS Helpline
A Decisive War Against Drugs
Drug addiction is a big
My dear countrymen,
in 'Mann ki Baat' I have problem in some pockets of
often discussed with you the
India, which not only affects
challenge of the drug menace.
Every family is worried that individual lives but also has a
their child might get caught in
profound impact on society and
the grip of drugs. Now to help
such people, the government the economy. To address the
has opened a special centre,
issues related to drug addiction,
named – 'Manas'. This is a very
big step in the fight against the Government of India has
drug abuse. A few days ago, the
launched the MANAS (Madak
Helpline and Portal of 'Manas'
was launched. Padarth Nishedh Asuchna
Kendra) helpline, which is a
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(in 'Mann ki Baat' address) unique initiative to help those
who are struggling with drug
addiction.
Union Home and
Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit
Shah launched the National
Narcotics Helpline 'MANAS' in
“Under the Nasha Mukt Bharat
New Delhi on July 18, 2024. On this
Abhiyan, more than 3 lakh 95
occasion, Shri Amit Shah said
thousand activities have been
organized across the country that in the last five years, the Modi
so far to make people aware Government has attempted to
of the dangers of drug abuse. fight this battle with the 'Whole
Extensive discussions have of Government' approach and
also been held with them based on the three pillars –
under this effort.” Structural, Institutional and
-B L Verma Informational Reforms. Under
Minister of State for Social this campaign a toll-free number
Justice and Empowerment (1933) and a web portal were
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