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Anti-drug plan:
News:
- On the 'International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking', an annual anti-drug action plan for 272 vulnerable districts was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
More in news:
- The ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’, or drug-free India campaign will focus not just on institutional support but also on community outreach programmes.
- The programmes would be conducted in the districts identified in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau.
- The Ministry would launch campaigns in schools and colleges to prevent drug abuse among youth.
- Way out:
(1) Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCAs) should reach out to their communities to help those affected by addiction.
(2) It is important to sensitise parents and involve schools in, prevention of drug abuse.