Patiala, May 21 -- The Punjab government's ongoing drug and socio-economic survey includes questions on welfare schemes and feedback regarding the performance of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann.

Launched last month as the state's first-ever drug and socio-economic census, the survey aims to assess the extent of substance abuse in Punjab, identify commonly used narcotics and study the impact of addiction on employment, poverty and education.

Documents related to the survey show that respondents are being asked not only about drug abuse and household conditions, but also about their awareness and experience of various flagship schemes introduced by the state government since 2022.

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