Government has increased funds allocation for drug deaddiction measures to\nRs 135 crore from Rs 33 crore in 2014, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister\nThawar Chand Gehlot told the Rajya Sabaha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was replying to a discussion on increasing instances of drug addiction\namong school children in various parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The minister told the members he agreed with their suggestions on the issue\nand the government would consider them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gehlot said government has made enough provision for punishing drug peddlers\nin the country which included imprisonment of six months to 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, he said there is provision for fining the culprits responsible for\ndrug menace in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He informed the house that there are 135 districts which were surveyed by\nthe government to find out the affects of drug addition among youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elaborating on various actions being taken by the government to curb the\ndrug addition menace, Gehlot said it has prepared a National Action Plan for\nDrug Demand Reduction(NAPDDR) for the period 2018-2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the NAPDDR, the ministry is undertaking focused intervention\nprogrammes in 127 high risk districts, he added.\n\nGovernment has provided Rs 135 crore for\nNational Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) for 2019-20.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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