Govt to launch NMBA 2.0 app for drug-free India drive
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will launch NMBA App 2.0 under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to enhance real-time monitoring, citizen engagement, and coordination for drug demand reduction across India through expanded digital tools and transparency features
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is set to launch the upgraded Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) App 2.0 to strengthen monitoring and coordination under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).
The enhanced application has been designed as a centralised digital platform to facilitate real-time reporting, monitoring and coordination among stakeholders at the national, state, district and institutional levels, the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched on August 15, 2020 in 272 vulnerable districts, has since been expanded to cover all districts across the country, with the aim of spreading awareness on substance abuse.
According to the statement, more than 26 crore people have been sensitised under the campaign so far through over 8.3 lakh activities conducted nationwide. This includes over 9.5 crore youths, 6.47 crore women and more than 28,000 master volunteers.
The existing NMBA App, accessible to authorised users, enables states, districts, spiritual organisations and other stakeholders to upload and track campaign activities through a consolidated dashboard with near real-time visibility.
It also provides information, education and communication (IEC) material and supports onboarding and management of volunteers, besides facilitating awareness activities and access to de-addiction and mental health helplines.
The upgraded NMBA App 2.0 will introduce several new features, including access for citizens to take e-pledges, view IEC content, access helpline support and locate de-addiction centres. Grant-in-aid (GIAs) institutions will be onboarded with role-based access to enable real-time reporting and monitoring of activities at de-addiction facilities, the statement said.
The app will also provide real-time status of ‘Anudan’ (grants) for such institutions, ensuring transparency and improved tracking of fund utilisation. A ‘nearest de-addiction centre’ feature will allow users to locate treatment facilities easily, while a feedback mechanism will enable the public to share inputs for further improvement.
The launch of NMBA 2.0 App underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening institutional mechanisms and leveraging digital platforms for effective implementation of drug demand reduction, the statement added.
