Social Welfare

Fight against social evils 

National Narcotics Helpline MANAS 

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<p>National Narcotics Helpline &lsquo;MANAS&rsquo; (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asuchna Kendra) is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs.</p>
<p>It aims to establish a user-friendly platform for every citizen to conveniently report drug-related matters 24x7 and also addresses a range of issues regarding drug-related matters including drug trafficking, illegal sale / purchase / storage / manufacturing and illicit cultivation of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.&nbsp;</p>
<p>MANAS is operated by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.</p>
<h3>Services offered</h3>
<ol>
<li>Report/Inform - Drug addicts, informers, and citizens can communicate their issues or complaints related to drugs through the MANAS service for addressing their matters with respective stakeholders.</li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">A toll-free 24x7 telecom service to drug addicts, informers, and citizens seeking support and information.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Provides information about the appropriate support services, government schemes, and programs available to drug addicts, informers, and citizens affected by drugs, in particular situations within the local area in which they reside or are employed.</span></li>
<li>Provides integrated support and assistance to drug addicts, informers, and citizens affected by drugs or drug users, both in private and public places under one roof through the concerned Helpline Centre.</li>
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<h3>How&nbsp;to Report Drug Trafficking, Illicit Cultivation, or Related Drug Issues?</h3>
<p>If you wish to report incidents of drug trafficking, illicit cultivation, or any other drug-related concerns, there are four methods available for citizens to contact on MANAS - National Narcotics Helpline of NCB</p>
<ol>
<li>&nbsp;Call the Toll-Free Number of MANAS National Narcotics Helpline at1933</li>
<li>&nbsp;Send an Email to MANAS National Narcotics Helpline at info[dot]ncbmanas[at]gov[dot]in</li>
<li>Report incidents using theMANAS Portal - <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://ncbmanas.gov.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ncbmanas.gov.in/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>UMANG Mobile App - <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.umang.negd.g2c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Andoird</a>, <a title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://apps.apple.com/in/app/umang/id1236448857" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iOS</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<p>The identity &amp; all the information provided by citizens will remain confidential.</p>
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