A national survey cited by the Centre found around 15.1 crore adults consume alcohol, making it India's most widely used substance. The government said it is strengthening de-addiction services, expanding treatment infrastructure and implementing nationwide awareness initiatives under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
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
