NASHA MUKT BHARAT ABHIYAAN (NMBA) 2.0 APP

NEWS: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 2.0 App (2026) launched to strengthen India’s drug-free mission via digital monitoring + community engagement

ABOUT NMBA

• Launched: 15 Aug 2020 by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Aim → Drug-free society through awareness + demand reduction
• Under: National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction

SCALE & IMPACT

• Outreach → 26+ crore people
• Activities → 8.3 lakh+
• Volunteers → 28,000+ Nasha Mukti Mitras

NMBA 2.0 APP – KEY FEATURES

• Citizen tools → e-pledge, IEC content, helpline, de-addiction centre locator
• Institutional use → Real-time monitoring by NGOs/GIAs
• Transparency → Grant tracking + feedback system

SIGNIFICANCE

• Strengthens digital governance in drug control
• Enhances awareness + early intervention
• Improves coordination, accountability & rehabilitation efforts