The figures indicate that the campaign has covered more than 69.14 lakh young people and 51.20 lakh women across the Union Territory through various awareness programmes and outreach activities. As many as 8,565 volunteers have also been engaged in the campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the data, J&K currently has one Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), three outreach and drop-in centres, two community-based peer-led intervention programmes, six district de-addiction centres and 21 addiction treatment facilities operating in government hospitals.
The ministry stated that financial support is being extended for preventive education, awareness generation, treatment, rehabilitation and capacity-building under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). The assistance is being provided to Union Territories, state governments, non-governmental organisations and government hospitals.
The data further reveals that 5,851 awareness programmes were conducted across Jammu and Kashmir during 2024-25, reaching more than 84.89 lakh people. During the ongoing financial year, 6,346 programmes have been held so far, covering over 6.24 lakh individuals.
The figures also show that 28,366 people have received treatment and rehabilitation during the current year, while 2,500 alleged drug traffickers have been arrested.
The latest figures come amid growing concerns over substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities, healthcare professionals and civil society groups have continued to stress the need for stronger preventive initiatives, expanded rehabilitation infrastructure and sustained awareness campaigns to tackle drug abuse, particularly among the younger population.
The figures indicate that the campaign has covered more than 69.14 lakh young people and 51.20 lakh women across the Union Territory through various awareness programmes and outreach activities. As many as 8,565 volunteers have also been engaged in the campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the data, J&K currently has one Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), three outreach and drop-in centres, two community-based peer-led intervention programmes, six district de-addiction centres and 21 addiction treatment facilities operating in government hospitals.
The ministry stated that financial support is being extended for preventive education, awareness generation, treatment, rehabilitation and capacity-building under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). The assistance is being provided to Union Territories, state governments, non-governmental organisations and government hospitals.
The data further reveals that 5,851 awareness programmes were conducted across Jammu and Kashmir during 2024-25, reaching more than 84.89 lakh people. During the ongoing financial year, 6,346 programmes have been held so far, covering over 6.24 lakh individuals.
The figures also show that 28,366 people have received treatment and rehabilitation during the current year, while 2,500 alleged drug traffickers have been arrested.
The latest figures come amid growing concerns over substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities, healthcare professionals and civil society groups have continued to stress the need for stronger preventive initiatives, expanded rehabilitation infrastructure and sustained awareness campaigns to tackle drug abuse, particularly among the younger population.
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