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7 September 2026

Haryana anti-drug marathon

The campaign serves as a practical example of state-level social welfare and community-led governance strategies for addressing drug abuse, which can be used as context in answers regarding public health or social policy.

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Notes

  • Haryana government launched the 'Nasha Mukt Haryana' campaign to combat drug abuse.
  • The campaign theme is 'Nasha Mukt Haryana–Khel Yukt Haryana', emphasizing sports and healthy lifestyles as alternatives to drug use.
  • A half-marathon in Rewari saw participation of over 50,000 people, highlighting public involvement in the anti-drug movement.
  • The state government's strategy involves a multi-pronged approach: enforcement, awareness, treatment, and rehabilitation.
  • The government advocates for a community-led model where youth act as ambassadors to spread awareness about the harmful effects of narcotics.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of community-led awareness campaigns in addressing the substance abuse crisis among the youth in India. How can integrating sports and healthy lifestyle initiatives serve as a preventive mechanism against drug addiction? 150 words
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  2. Drug trafficking and substance abuse pose a significant threat to the demographic dividend of India. Critically examine the multi-dimensional approach—encompassing enforcement, treatment, and rehabilitation—required to effectively mitigate this challenge at the state and national levels. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Nasha Mukt Haryana' campaign emphasizes which of the following as a primary preventive strategy against drug abuse?

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