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Haryana Government Gazette

Published by Authority

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

Monitoring of High-Burden Districts



Identify high-risk districts and approve focused intervention plans.



Direct special campaigns in emerging hotspot areas.

Capacity Building



Review training programmes conducted for teachers, counsellors, healthcare professionals, law

enforcement personnel and community volunteers.

Performance Review and Accountability



Review District performance against performance indicators.



Ensure timely reporting on NMBA portal.



Direct corrective actions for districts showing persistent underperformance.

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.

Any other matter pertaining to Drug Demand Reduction in the State

Meeting Frequency:

This Committee shall meet on a Quarterly basis

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(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

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.

Prevention and Awareness



Coordinate awareness programmes in schools, colleges, universities, workplaces and communities.



Ensure regular conduct of NMBA activities through departments and partner organizations.

Early Identification and Referral



Strengthen referral linkages between schools, communities, healthcare institutions and treatment centres.



Facilitate counselling and family support services.

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.

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.



Any other licensed De-addiction or Rehabilitation centre functioning in the State

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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.

Data Collection and Reporting



Validate District-level data relating to outreach, treatment and rehabilitation.



Ensure timely submission of reports through NMBA portal

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

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:

This Committee shall meet on a Monthly basis

(C)

Sub-Division Level Drug Demand Reduction Committee

Sub-Division Level Taskforce shall be constituted with the following members:

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Referral and Support Mechanisms



Facilitate referral of individuals requiring treatment and rehabilitation services.



Support follow-up and reintegration efforts for recovering individuals.

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.

Reporting and Escalation



Submit monthly implementation and inspection reports to the District Committee.



Escalate cases requiring District-level support.

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.

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:

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

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(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,

Chandigarh:

Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes &

The 7th August, 2026

Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department.

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