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Ministry shares success story of recovery through National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 16 October 2026 the recovery journey of an individual from Mandla, Madhya Pradesh. The person received free medical, psychological, and social support starting 7 May 2026 at the Saidhantik Drug De-Addiction Center under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).

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16 October 2026
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Ministry highlights recovery and financial stability through drug demand reduction plan

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 13 October 2026 that the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) provides treatment, counselling, and rehabilitation to help individuals overcome substance dependence. The release shares the case of a 47-year-old man from Gorakhpur who received free medical care and psychological support starting 13 August 2021.

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one individual
When · Where
On 13 August 2021: individual received support under NAPDDR · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated
13 October 2026
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