The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 29 October 2026 how the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) helped a resident of Yadagiri, Karnataka, overcome alcohol dependence. The individual received a free 30-day residential rehabilitation programme including medical detoxification, psychological support, and vocational training at the Shri Vaishnavi District De-Addiction Centre. Following the treatment, the person established a tea shop earning approximately ₹12,000 per month. The release does not say when the overall scheme takes effect.
Key points
- Free services provided: treatment, medicines, food, accommodation, and training
- Rehabilitation included a 30-day residential programme with medical and psychological support
- Livelihood outcome: establishment of a tea shop earning approximately ₹12,000 per month
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- beneficiaries of the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction
Refers to
- National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR)