The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on 26 October 2026 the launch of a Capacity Building Training Programme for medical and allied healthcare professionals working in drug de-addiction. The initiative aims to train 10,000 service providers by March 2029 to improve the quality of evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. Training will be delivered via a blended approach of online live sessions, self-paced modules, and in-person courses through six central government institutions. The release does not say when the programme takes effect, but notes that over 800 nominations have already been received.
Key points
- Target: Train 10,000 service providers by March 2029
- Phased targets: 2,000 in current FY, 3,000 in 2027-28, and 5,000 in 2028-29
- Eligible: Doctors, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, and social workers
- Delivery: Blended learning via 6 institutions, including NDDTC AIIMS and NIMHANS
- Resource: Second edition of 'Substance Use Disorder: Manual for Physicians' released
When it applies
- launch of Capacity Building Training Programme
- training of 10,000 service providers
- Vision Document on Narcotic Control: 2026-2029 unveiled
Who it affects
- doctors, nurses, counsellors, psychologists, social workers and other medical and allied healthcare personnel
Refers to
- Vision Document on Narcotic Control: 2026-2029