Haryana Government Gazette
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© Government of Haryana
No. 33–2026] CHANDIGARH, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 (SRAVANA 21, 1948 SAKA)
PART-I
Notifications, Orders and Declarations by Haryana Government
HARYANA GOVERNMENT
SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT, WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND BACKWARD CLASSES AND ANTYODAYA (SEWA) DEPARTMENT
Notification
The 10th August, 2026
No. 30/30/2026-4SW.— The Governor of Haryana is pleased to constitute a Four-Tier Committee on Drug Demand Reduction as under:
(A) State-Level Steering and Monitoring Committee
A State-Level Steering and Monitoring Committee shall be constituted under the Chairpersonship of the Chief Secretary with the following members:
| Member / Designation | Role |
| Chief Secretary | Chairperson |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department | Member |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department | Member |
| Additional Chief Secretary, SEWA Department | Member |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Medical Education and Research Department | Member |
| Director General of Police (HSNCB) | Member |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Development and Panchayat Department | Member |
| Additional Chief Secretary, School Education Department | Member |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department | Member |
| Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development Department | Member |
| Principal Secretary, Sports Department | Member |
| Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies | Member |
| Director, SEWA Department | Member Secretary |
| Two representatives from Civil Society / Empanelled NGOs / Thematic Experts | Special Invitees |
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Functions of the State-Level Steering and Monitoring Committee
1. Strategic Oversight of Drug Demand Reduction
• Provide overall oversight for implementation of the State Action Plan under National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA).
• Ensure achievement of annual and quarterly targets related to awareness generation, treatment, rehabilitation, counselling, capacity building and other relevant areas of action for drug demand reduction the State.
2. Inter-Departmental Convergence
• Coordinate efforts of Social Welfare, Health, Home, Youth Affairs, Women & Child Development, Higher Education, School Education, Skill Development, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Information & Broadcasting, Local NGOs/CSOs and other relevant departments.
• Ensure integration of drug demand reduction activities into existing State programmes and schemes.
3. Monitoring of Prevention and Awareness Activities
• Review outreach activities conducted in educational institutions, villages, panchayats, wards, vulnerable communities etc
• Monitor implementation of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) and observance of key national events related to substance abuse prevention with an aim to reach more and more people.
• Promote engagement of youth clubs, MY Bharat Volunteers, NGOs, spiritual organizations and other relevant bodies / clubs / groups as Nasha Mukti Mitr (NMM).
4. Treatment and Rehabilitation Services
• Review availability and functioning of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs), District De-addiction Centres (DDACs), Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATF) and other treatment facilities.
• Monitor treatment admissions, recovery outcomes, relapse prevention measures and referral mechanisms.
• Address gaps in accessibility and quality of treatment services.
5. Monitoring of High-Burden Districts
• Identify high-risk districts and approve focused intervention plans.
• Direct special campaigns in emerging hotspot areas.
6. Capacity Building
• Review training programmes conducted for teachers, counsellors, healthcare professionals, law enforcement personnel and community volunteers.
7. Performance Review and Accountability
• Review District performance against performance indicators.
• Ensure timely reporting on NMBA portal.
• Direct corrective actions for districts showing persistent underperformance.
8. Resource Mobilization
• Facilitate optimal utilization of Central and State resources for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation activities.
• Encourage partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions and civil society organizations.
9. Any other matter pertaining to Drug Demand Reduction in the State
Meeting Frequency:
1. This Committee shall meet on a Quarterly basisPART I] HARYANA GOVT. GAZ., AUG. 12, 2026 (SRVN. 21, 1948 SAKA) 1765
(B) District-Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee
A District-Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee shall be constituted in each district under the Chairpersonship of the Deputy Commissioner, with the following members:
| Member / Designation | Role |
| Deputy Commissioner | Chairperson |
| Superintendent of Police/Deputy Commissioner of Police (HQ) | Member |
| District Municipal Commissioner | Member |
| District Development and Panchayat Officer (DDPO) | Member |
| Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon | Member |
| District Education Officer (DEO) | Member |
| District Higher Education Officer (DHEO) | Member |
| District Sports Officer | Member |
| District Youth Officer | Member |
| District Programme Officer (WCD) | Member |
| District Drug Control Officer | Member |
| District Social Welfare Officer | Member Secretary |
| VC of the respective University in the District or his representative | Member |
| Director of the Medical College | Member |
| Two duly empanelled NGOs per District (may be co-opted by the respective DCs) | Member |
| Four Peer Educators (Recovered addicts- if available maximum four) | Member |
Functions of the District-Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee
1. District Drug Demand Reduction Planning
• Prepare and implement a District Drug Demand Reduction Plan aligned with State targets.
• Identify District-specific vulnerable populations and geographical hotspots.
2. Prevention and Awareness
• Coordinate awareness programmes in schools, colleges, universities, workplaces and communities.
• Ensure regular conduct of NMBA activities through departments and partner organizations.
3. Early Identification and Referral
• Strengthen referral linkages between schools, communities, healthcare institutions and treatment centres.
• Facilitate counselling and family support services.
4. Treatment and Rehabilitation Monitoring
• Monitor functioning of DDACs, IRCAs, ATFs and other treatment facilities.
• Review admissions, treatment completion rates, follow-up services and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Ensure availability of counselling, detoxification and rehabilitation services.
5. Quarterly Inspection of Facilities
Conduct mandatory inspections of:
• DDACs
• IRCAs
• Addiction Treatment Facilities
• Educational institutions undertaking prevention activities
• Verify service quality, beneficiary records and infrastructure standards.
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6. Community-Based Interventions
• Promote awareness and preventive activities in villages, wards and urban settlements.
• Encourage participation of Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies, Self-Help Groups and faith-based organizations.
7. Data Collection and Reporting
• Validate District-level data relating to outreach, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Ensure timely submission of reports through NMBA portal
8. Monitoring of Working of Sub-Divisional Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee, Village Level and
Ward Level Nasha Mukti Taskforce and Nasha Mukti Mitra
• Monitor working of Sub-Divisional Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee, Village and Ward Level Nasha Mukti Taskforce
• Review onboarding, deployment and regular activities of volunteers.
• Ensure regular outreach in identified vulnerable communities
9. Facilitate skill development of recovered users
• Facilitate convergence with Skill Development Missions, and relevant departments for skilling and livelihood support of recovered persons.
• Review and monitor the progress of skill development and rehabilitation initiatives for the recovered users in the district.
10. Any other matter pertaining to Drug Demand Reduction in the District
Meeting Frequency:
1. This Committee shall meet on a Monthly basis
(C) Sub-Division Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee
| Member / Designation | Role |
| Sub-Divisional Magistrate | Chairperson |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)/ Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) | Member |
| Rural: Block Development Panchayat Officer (BDPO) of respective Blocks Urban: Officer Nominated by CMC of respective Municipal Council/Committee/Corporation | Member Secretary |
| Senior Medical Officer | Member |
| Block Education Officer | Member |
| Child Development Programme Officer (CDPO) | Member |
| SEWA Department Field Representative / Investigator | Member |
| Drug Inspector | Member |
Functions of the Sub-Division Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee
1. Field-Level Monitoring of NMBA Activities
• Monitor implementation of awareness and preventive activities across villages, wards, schools, colleges and communities.
• Ensure achievement of monthly targets assigned by the District Committee.
2. Identification of Vulnerable Areas
• Map villages, urban localities, institutions and populations vulnerable to substance abuse.
• Maintain updated records of local risk factors and intervention needs.
3. Monthly Inspections
Conduct monthly inspections of:
• De-addiction and treatment facilities like DDAC, ATF, IRCA, ODIC etc
• Educational institutions conducting awareness activities
• Verify conduct and quality of activities reported.
PART I] HARYANA GOVT. GAZ., AUG. 12, 2026 (SRVN. 21, 1948 SAKA) 17674. Community Mobilization
• Engage Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, teachers, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, SHGs, youth groups and local leaders.
• Promote community ownership of anti-drug initiatives.
5. Referral and Support Mechanisms
• Facilitate referral of individuals requiring treatment and rehabilitation services.
• Support follow-up and reintegration efforts for recovering individuals.
6. Monitoring of Nasha Mukti Mitras, Volunteers and Village and Ward Level Nasha Mukti Taskforce
• Review onboarding, deployment and regular activities of volunteers.
• Ensure regular outreach in identified vulnerable communities.
7. Reporting and Escalation
• Submit monthly implementation and inspection reports to the District Committee.
• Escalate cases requiring District-level support.
8. Follow-up on Corrective Actions
• Monitor compliance of institutions and stakeholders with directions issued by District and State Committees.
• Ensure timely closure of issues identified during inspections.
9. Facilitate skill development of recovered users
• Identify recovered persons requiring skill development
• Facilitate enrolment and linkage of recovered persons with available skill development schemes.
• Monitor beneficiary participation and provide regular progress updates to the District Level Committee.
10. Any other matter pertaining to Drug Demand Reduction
Meeting Frequency:
1. This Committee shall meet on a Monthly basis
(D) Village-Level Nasha Mukti Taskforce
A Village Level Taskforce shall be constituted for each Gram Panchayat with the following members:
| Member / Designation | Role |
| Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat | Chairperson |
| Gram Sachiv | Member Secretary |
| SHO or nominee not below the rank of ASI | Member |
| Any Department Field Representative nominated by SDM | Member |
| College Principal or a Teacher representative nominated by the Principal | Member |
| School Principal or a Teacher representative nominated by the Principal | Member |
| Panch (All) | Member |
| Anganwadi Worker | Member |
| ASHA Worker | Member |
| Yoga Instructor | Member |
| Youth Club Coordinator | Member |
| Two Senior Citizens to be nominated by SDM | Member |
| SHG/VO/FPO Representative | Member |
| Two Ex-Service Men belonging to the ward and in absence of an ex-servicemen from the ward an eminent person showing high promise in the field of sports or any other nominated by SDM | Member |
(E) Ward Level Nasha Mukti Taskforce
In urban areas (Municipal Committees, Councils, and Corporations), a Ward Level Taskforce shall be constituted with the following members:
| Member / Designation | Role |
| Elected member of Municipal Corporation/Council/Committee of the Ward | Chairperson |
| One officer to be designated by the DMC | Member Secretary |
| SHO or nominee not below the rank of ASI | Member |
| Any Department Field Representative nominated by SDM | Member |
| College Principal or a Teacher representative nominated by the Principal | Member |
| School Principal or a Teacher representative nominated by the Principal | Member |
| Anganwadi Worker | Member |
| ASHA Worker | Member |
| Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) – wherever ward size is bigger, RWAs may be co-opted to reach the last mile | Member |
| Yoga Instructor | Member |
| Youth Club Coordinator | Member |
| Two Senior Citizens to be nominated by DMC | Member |
| SHG/VO/FPO Representative | Member |
| Two Ex-Service Men belonging to the ward and in absence of an ex-servicemen from the ward an eminent person showing high promise in the field of sports or any other nominated by DMC | Member |
Functions of the Village / Ward Nasha Mukti Taskforce
• Serve as the primary ground-level intelligence and reporting mechanism for drug-related activity.
• Identify and report to the SHO/Chowki in-charge all locations within the village/ward where drug use or trafficking is suspected or prevalent for further action.
• Conduct raids/special operations in the presence of the Police.
• Identify individuals using drugs or displaying symptoms of substance dependence and report to the Sub-Division Committee.
• Facilitate linkage of Identified Individuals and their families to Government-notified treatment, counselling, and rehabilitation services within 72 hours in the Civil Hospital
• Ensure confidentiality and dignity of Identified Individuals during reporting and referral processes.
• Undertake community awareness activities, including Gram Sabha/Ward Sabha sessions, to de-stigmatise help-seeking and promote a drug-free culture.
Meeting Frequency:
1. This Committee shall meet on a Monthly basis
DR. G. ANUPAMA, Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Chandigarh: The 7th August, 2026 Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department.
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