PM Modi and Amit Shah Launch National Anti-Narcotics Helpline ‘Manas’ to Fight Drugs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 112th episode of his monthly radio broadcast, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ called on people and organizations to use the National Anti-Narcotics Helpline ‘Manas’ in India’s fight against drugs.
During his broadcast, PM Modi said, “In Mann ki Baat, I have often discussed the challenges of drugs. Every family worries that their child might be exposed to drugs. Now, to help such people, the government has launched the National Anti-Narcotics Helpline ‘Manas.”
He added, “This is a very big step in the fight against drugs. A few days ago, the Manas Helpline and portal were launched. The government has also released a toll-free number–1933. Anyone can call on this number to get necessary advice or seek information related to rehabilitation.”
The Prime Minister also pointed out that if anyone has any other information regarding drugs, they can also call this number and share it with the Narcotics Control Bureau. “All the information shared with Manas will be confidential. I urge all the people, families, and organizations involved in making India drug-free to use Manas extensively,” PM Modi said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the MANAS (Madak Padarth Nisedh Asuchna Kendra) Portal on July 18 with a toll-free number 1933 to seek advice on de-addiction and rehabilitation and share information on drug trafficking. MANAS will have a toll-free number 1933, a web portal, a mobile app, and a UMANG app so that citizens of the country can anonymously connect with NCB 24×7 to seek advice on de-addiction and rehabilitation and share information on drug trafficking.
Illicit cultivation is one big menace to be tackled, and NCB along with BISAG-N has developed a web portal and mobile app “MAPDRUGS” to curb illegal cultivation and provide accurate GIS information so that such illicit cultivation can be destroyed by the concerned agencies.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is short for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India and makes important decisions for the country.
Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is the Union Home Minister of India. He is responsible for the country’s internal security and law enforcement.
National Anti-Narcotics Helpline -: The National Anti-Narcotics Helpline is a service that helps people with drug problems. It provides advice and a way to report drug-related issues.
Manas -: ‘Manas’ is the name of the helpline that helps people fight against drug problems in India.
Mann Ki Baat -: ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is a radio program where Prime Minister Modi talks to the people of India about important issues.
toll-free number -: A toll-free number is a phone number you can call without being charged any money. For the helpline, the number is 1933.
web portal -: A web portal is a website where you can find information and services. For the helpline, it helps people get advice and report drug issues.
mobile apps -: Mobile apps are applications you can download on your phone to use different services. The helpline has apps to help people with drug problems.
de-addiction -: De-addiction means helping people stop using drugs and recover from addiction.
drug trafficking -: Drug trafficking is the illegal buying and selling of drugs. The helpline helps people report this activity.
confidentiality -: Confidentiality means keeping information private. The helpline ensures that any information shared is kept secret.