New Delhi, July 2 -- In July 2024, the Union government launched the National Narcotics Helpline MANAS (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asoochna Kendra) 2024 under the aegis of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ministry of Home Affairs.

In about two years, the initiative has seen about 9.9 lakh connection attempts, 2.6 lakh drug-related inputs and over 16000 trafficking inputs, according to latest government figures.

Built as a secure, technology-driven platform, MANAS enables citizens to report drug-related activities, seek counselling, and access rehabilitation support at any time, the government said in a statement.

The Government of India has identified substance abuse and drug trafficking as major social and public health concerns, it sai...