'MANAS' helpline launched
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, June 03 2025:
In line with the Government of India's policy of "Zero Tolerance" towards drug abuse, a 24x7 functional platform called National Narcotics Helpline-MANAS-1933 has been launched to combat drug trafficking and abuse more effectively.
The Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs) across States and Union Territories have been integrated with this helpline to expand the outreach of this platform and facilitate prompt response.
The MANAS Helpline number '1933' can be used to report drug trafficking as well as to provide information/ guidance related to rehabilitation or counselling.
The platform guarantees strict confidentiality of the informant's identity, allowing individuals to come forward without fear of exposure or retaliation.
Additionally, the MANAS platform also hosts resource material for awareness including posters, videos and brochures, which are available for viewing, downloading and sharing at "https://www.ncbmanas.gov.in/awareness" .
The outreach is aimed at empowering citizens to take part in the fight against drug abuse, thereby contributing to the national mission of achieving a "Nasha Mukt Bharat by 2047" .