Social Justice Ministry observes International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
On 26 June 2025 in New Delhi, MoS B.L. Verma presided over the Social Justice Ministry's celebration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Summary
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment B.L. Verma presided over the ministry's celebration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi on 26 June 2025. The day is observed every year on 26 June. Verma highlighted the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA). The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction, and NMBA now operates in all districts. Over 15.9 crore people, including 5.29 crore youth and 3.32 crore women, have been sensitised under NMBA.
Key facts
- Day
- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June
- Presided by
- B.L. Verma, MoS Social Justice
- Nodal ministry (static)
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (drug demand reduction)
- NMBA coverage
- All districts
- Sensitised
- 15.9+ crore (5.29 crore youth, 3.32 crore women)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which day is observed every year on 26 June?
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Correct answer: C — International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
PIB: each year, 26 June is observed as the 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking'.
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction in India and runs the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
PIB: the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction and has initiated the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.