Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 2.0 App
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The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 2.0 App was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) on April 24, 2026.
About the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
- Launch Date: Initially launched on August 15, 2020, in 272 vulnerable districts.
- Expansion: On August 15, 2023, the campaign was expanded to cover all districts across India.
- Impact to Date: Over 26 crore people have been sensitized, including 9.5 crore youths and 6.47 crore women.
- Core Objective: To create a drug-free India by mobilizing youth, educational institutions, and community groups.
Key Information
- Citizen Interface: For the first time, the app is accessible to the general public, allowing them to take e-pledges and access awareness materials.
- De-addiction Centre Locator: A "Nearest De-addiction Centre" feature helps users find treatment facilities quickly via geo-location.
- Grant-in-Aid (GIA) Monitoring: Institutions receiving government funds are now onboarded with role-based access for real-time reporting of their activities.
- 'Anudan' Tracking: A transparent dashboard allows the Ministry, States, and institutions to track the status of grants and fund utilisation.
- Nasha Mukti Mitr Management: A simplified system to onboard and manage Master Volunteers who lead awareness efforts at the grassroots level.
- Helpline Integration: Direct access to the National De-addiction Helpline and the MANAS (Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) platform.
Objectives
- Enhanced Transparency: Using digital tools to ensure every rupee of government funding is accounted for.
- Evidence-Based Governance: Collecting real-time data to identify trends in substance abuse and allocate resources accordingly.
- Reducing Stigma: By making information and helplines easily accessible to the public, the government aims to normalize seeking help for addiction.
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