Mukhya Mantri Nasha Mukti Yojana (MMNMY)

Brief
The scheme is a multi-faceted approach designed to reduce drug demand and supply while providing treatment and social reintegration for addicts. It involves setting up government-run de-addiction centres and supporting NGO-led facilities to offer medical and psychological care.

Objectives
- Educating the public, especially youth in schools and colleges, about the ill effects of drugs
- Establishing dedicated de-addiction centres for long-term treatment
- Training service providers and healthcare workers to handle substance abuse cases effectively
- Reducing the stigma associated with addiction to help individuals rejoin society

Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: Typically, the applicant or victim must be a permanent resident of the respective state
-Target Groups: Focus is primarily on vulnerable populations including youth, women, and students
- Condition: Individuals suffering from any form of substance dependence (alcohol, narcotics, etc.) are eligible for treatment and counseling services

Benefits
- Free Counseling: Access to psychological support and counseling sessions
- Medical Treatment: Detoxification and psychiatric care in government-supported hospitals and de-addiction centres
- Rehabilitation: Post-treatment support to ensure long-term recovery and prevent relapse
- Skill Development: Some states provide vocational training or links to employment schemes (like the Mukhya Mantri Swavalamban Yojana) to help recovered addicts lead productive lives

Nodal Department
Department of Health and Family Welfare