Executive Summary:
This document presents the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's response to questions regarding deaddiction efforts in Maharashtra, as of July 22, 2025. It details the number of deaddiction centers, the implementation of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), and the rehabilitation efforts undertaken in the state. The report includes data on beneficiaries and district-wise distribution of facilities.
Key Points / Main Content:
Deaddiction Centers and Beneficiaries:
* 52 deaddiction centers in Maharashtra are supported by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
* These centers served 28,739 beneficiaries in Financial Year 2024-25.
* 5 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) are supported through NDDTC, AIIMS, New Delhi, benefiting 879 individuals in FY 2024-25.
* District-wise details of deaddiction centers and ATFs are provided in the annexure.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA):
* NMBA, launched on August 15, 2020, is implemented in all districts of the country.
* The Abhiyaan focuses on awareness about substance use, especially in educational institutions.
* NMBA includes identifying dependent populations, counselling, treatment facilities, and capacity building for service providers.
* Shift from organizational involvement to community involvement.
* Till now, 16.49 crore people sensitized on substance use including 5.51 Crore Youth and 3.43Crore Women.
* Participation of 4.47 Lakh educational institutions has ensured that the message of the Abhiyaan reaches children and youth of the country.
* In Maharashtra, 4,51,620 people have been sensitized, including 1,89,435 youth and 99,521 women, with the participation of 2,450 educational institutions.
Rehabilitation and Counseling:
* 47,791 beneficiaries, including youths, have been treated in deaddiction centers in Maharashtra over the last three years.
* Counseling services are provided at Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs) and Districts De-Addiction Centres (DDACs) during treatment.
* Counseling is also provided during home visits post-discharge to prevent relapse.
Impact Analysis:
Citizens of Maharashtra:
Impact: Increased awareness about substance abuse and access to deaddiction and rehabilitation services.
Action Required: Participate in awareness campaigns, seek help from deaddiction centers and ATFs if needed, and utilize counseling services for rehabilitation.
Educational Institutions:
Impact: Increased involvement in spreading awareness about substance abuse among students.
Action Required: Facilitate NMBA activities, ensure participation of students in awareness programs, and provide support to students struggling with addiction.
Government and NGOs:
Impact: Responsible for implementing and supporting deaddiction programs and the NMBA.
Action Required: Maintain and expand deaddiction facilities, conduct awareness campaigns, provide counseling services, and ensure effective rehabilitation programs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: The Indian government ministry responsible for social justice and empowerment initiatives.
Maharashtra: A state in India, focus of the deaddiction centre related questions.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan NMBA: A campaign launched on 15th August 2020 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to create awareness about substance use. Also known as Drug-Free India Campaign
All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS, New Delhi: An autonomous institution of national importance. NDDTC is part of AIIMS New Delhi.
National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre NDDTC: An organization that supports Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs).
Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts IRCAs: Centers that provide counseling services to individuals and families affected by addiction.
Districts DeAddiction Centres DDACs: Centers that provide counseling services to individuals and families affected by addiction at District level.
Addiction Treatment Facilities ATFs: Facilities supported by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment through the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC).
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.256
TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2025
DE-ADDICTION CENTRES IN MAHARASHTRA
+256. SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE:
Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:
(a) the number of de-addiction centres in Maharashtra, district-wise along with the number of
people rehabilitated;
(b) whether the Government has launched any new scheme to create awareness through
deaddiction campaign in Maharashtra, district-wise and if so, the details thereof:
(c) the steps taken to check the increasing trend of drug addiction among adolescents and youths
in Maharashtra and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the number of youths de-addicted from drugs along with the efforts being made by the
Government to ensure non-recurrence of their falling prey to this addiction in future during the
last three years, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(SHRI B.L.VERMA)
(a): A total of 52 de-addiction centres are supported by Department of Social Justice and
Empowerment in Maharashtra. During Financial Year 2024-25, number of beneficiaries of these
centres is 28,739.
In addition to these, 5 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) are supported by this Department |
through National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), All India Institute of Medical
Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. During Financial Year 2024-25, number of beneficiaries of these
centres is 879.
District-wise details of these centres is at Annexure.(b) & (c): NashaMukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was launched on 15th August 2020 by
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and is now being implemented in all the districts of
the country .
i. NMBA intends to reach out to the masses and spread awareness about substance use with
focus on higher educational Institutions, university campuses and schools, reaching out and
identifying dependent population, focus on counselling and treatment facilities in hospitals and
rehabilitation centres and Capacity building programmes for service providers.
il. Since its launch, a wide range of activities have been conducted throughout the country
that have fostered participation from all quarters of society and stakeholders. There has been a
shift from an earlier approach of organisational involvement to community involvement in the
issue of substance abuse. The states, districts and other stakeholders have taken ownership of the
Abhiyaan that has helped transform the Abhiyaan into a janandolan.
iii. Till now, through the various activities undertaken on-ground, 16.49+ crore people have
been sensitized on substance use including5.51+ Crore Youth and 3.43+Crore
Women. Participation of 4.47+ Lakh educational institutions has ensured that the message of the
Abhiyaan reaches children and youth of the country.
+ lv. In Maharashtra, till now, 4,51,620 people have been sensitized on substance use
including 1,89,435 Youth and 99,521 Women. Participation of 2,450 educational institutions has
ensured that the message of the Abhiyaan reaches children and youth of the country.
(d): A total of 47,791 beneficiaries including youths have been treated in de-addiction centre in
state of Maharashtra during last three years.
Counseling services are being provided to the persons suffering from the alcohol and drug
addiction and families of the addicts at Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs)
and Districts De-Addiction Centres (DDACs) during the period of treatment. Counseling is also
provided during home visits after discharge of the addicts to ensure non-recurrence of their
falling prey to this addiction in future.Annexure
Annexure referred to part (a) in reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.256 raised by
Shri Balya Mama _ Suresh Gopinath Mhatre regarding '"De-Addiction Centres in
Maharashtra" to be answered on 22.07.2025
District-wise details of de-addiction centres supported by the Department of Social Justice and
Empowerment in Maharashtra:
SI. No. District Total number of De-Addiction Centres
1 AHEMADNAGAR 2
2 AKOLA 2
3 AMRAVATI 3
4 BEED l
5 BHANDARA 2
6 Buldhana 1
7 CHANDRAPUR 2
8 DHARASHIV OSMANABAD 1
9 DHULE 3
10 GADCHIROLI |
11 GONDIA 2
12 HINGOLI 1
13 JALGAON 2
14 Jalna 1
15 KOLHAPUR 2
16 LATUR 3
17 NAGPUR 3
18 NANDED 2
19 Nandurbar 2
20 Nashik 1
21 OSMANABAD 1
22 PALGHAR l
23 PARBHANI 1
24 PUNE 1
25 Raigad l
26 Ratnagiri 1
27 Sangli l
28 SOLAPUR 2
29 THANE 1
30 Wardha ]
31 Washim 3
32 YAVATMAL 1District-wise details of Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) supported by Department of
Social Justice and Empowerment in Maharashtra:
wo Total number of Addiction Treatment
SI. No. District Facilities (ATFs)
1. Kolhapur 1
2. Nagpur 1
3. Pune 1
4, Thane 1
5. Mumbai 1
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