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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Reaches 34.54 Crore Citizens Nationwide

Newsmantra — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:27:51 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached more than 34.54 crore citizens across India, including over 13.70 crore youth and 10.64 crore women, as the government strengthens efforts to combat substance abuse through awareness, community participation, treatment and rehabilitation. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said more than 31.40 lakh awareness and outreach activities have been conducted under the campaign, with over 1.67 lakh Nasha Mukti Mitras and trained volunteers supporting community-level efforts.

More than 755 de-addiction facilities have been established over the past two years, including District De-addiction Centres, Addiction Treatment Facilities and centres in jails.

The government has also launched the NMBA 2.0 mobile application to help citizens locate nearby treatment facilities. As the campaign marks its sixth year, more than 34 lakh Nasha Mukti Pledges have been taken, while a National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse is planned by the end of September, with the Ministry targeting participation from more than 10 crore citizens. D D News

ALIMCO To Scale Up Production Of High-Quality Assistive Devices, Deepen Research & Development

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:40:33 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India, under the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry, has been entrusted with a pivotal role in expanding access to high-quality assistive technologies and services across the country. The Union Budget, through the newly announced Divyang Sahara Yojana, proposes to support ALIMCO to scale up production of high-quality assistive devices, deepen research and development and integrate advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, into product design and services. The budget also proposes to strengthen the existing Pradhan Mantri Divyang Vayoshri Kendras and support the establishment and modernisation of assistive technology marts as retail-style centres for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said that the budget reflects the government’s approach to empowering persons with disabilities through both dignified livelihoods and access to high-quality assistive devices.