Targets and Goals Set by the 12th Plan

In view of the fact that problem of incidence of alcoholism and substance abuse is assuming alarming magnitude, 12th Plan envisages an urgent need for effective counter measures through programmes in convergence mode. Recommendations for the XII Five Year Plan:

Goals

• To make an accurate assessment of the extent, pattern and trends of substances abuse in the country and identify vulnerable groups and areas
• To prevent people from ever beginning to use drugs through preventive measures to reduce both supply and demand.
• To bring the persons who have become dependent on substances back into the mainstream of society and enable them to ....