Financial assistance to NGoS for drug De-addiction centres
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LOK SABHA The Government of India under its Scheme of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) abuse is providing financial assistance to Non-Governmental Organizations for running De-addiction centres under which one of the components is awareness generation for all categories of persons including students. There is, however, no authentic data to conclusively indicate that menace of drug abuse is growing in the country, particularly among students. This Ministry and Narcotics Control Bureau under Ministry of Home Affairs undertakes awareness and demand reduction activities, in liaison with NGOs against ill effects of the drug use, on the occasion of “International Day against Illicit Trafficking and Drug Abuse” observed on 26th June each year. Under this campaign, ill effects of the drugs are discussed with people so that correct information and life skills are available to young people to help thereto choose a drug free and healthy life style. Information, Education and communication (IE&C) materials like posters, banners, panels, brochures, audio and visual spots have been developed to impart knowledge about drugs through radio, television, newspapers and other mass media This information was given by Shri. D. Napoleon, the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. SB/AP