Demand Reduction

Demand Reduction (Prevention & Awareness)

Prevent initiation of drug use through awareness, preventive education in schools and colleges, community outreach, Masters Volunteers and engagement of youth, women and vulnerable groups.

Contributing Departments

Social Justice & Special Assistance Department School Education & Sports Department Higher & Technical Education Department Women & Child Development Department Tribal Development Department Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Urban Development Department Information & Public Relations (DGIPR)Agriculture Department Minorities, OBC & Bahujan Welfare Department Sports & Youth Services Universities & Research (MUHS / Forensic)Civil Society & NGO Partners Media, Influencers & Faith Leaders

Related Action Points

AP03 At least one drug-awareness lesson from Class 5 onwards
AP04 "Mukhyamantri Mazhi Shala, Sundar Shala" Phase-3 — add drug-free scoring
AP05 Drug-Free Campus criteria & follow-up action
AP06 CM Samruddha Gram Panchayat — drug-free village scoring
AP07 "Majhe Gaon, Arogya Sampanna" — drug-free village scoring
AP08 State-wide IEC via social media
AP09 Drug-Free Zone within 500 m of educational institutions
AP18 Awareness & counselling policy for vulnerable children/adolescents