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Ministry details support for senior citizens under Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 23 October 2026 the current status of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY). The scheme provides grant-in-aid to NGOs and local bodies to maintain care facilities, currently supporting 764 Senior Citizen Homes, 13 Continuous Care Homes, 17 Mobile Medicare Units, and 3 Physiotherapy Clinics.

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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 35 crore people to combat drug abuse

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 22 October 2026 that its Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached over 35 crore people, including 13.94 crore youth and 10.86 crore women. Launched on 15 August 2020, the campaign focuses on drug demand reduction through awareness, treatment, and community participation across more than 32 lakh educational institutions.

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By 31 December 2029: uprooting the drug trade from India (+2 more) · Across India
Press release 2326763Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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