Rajasthan Launches Nai Kiran Nasha Mukti Yojana on March 29 to Combat Drug Abuse

The Government of Rajasthan launched the "Nai Kiran Nasha Mukti Yojana" on March 29, 2026, a dedicated state scheme aimed at combating drug and substance abuse across the state. The scheme was launched under the Bhajanlal Sharma government as part of a broader set of welfare initiatives coinciding with Rajasthan Diwas preparations in late March 2026.

The scheme targets individuals struggling with addiction to narcotics, alcohol, and other substances, providing them with access to de-addiction and rehabilitation services. It is aligned with the central government's Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), which operates in 372 priority districts across India.

Rajasthan has historically reported high incidence of drug abuse, particularly in border districts such as Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Sri Ganganagar, where proximity to international drug trafficking routes poses a public health challenge. The state also has issues with synthetic drug abuse in urban areas and opium misuse in rural belts.

Under the Nai Kiran Yojana, the Rajasthan government envisages:

• Setting up or strengthening de-addiction centres in district headquarters
• Awareness campaigns in schools, colleges, and panchayats
• Convergence with the Social Justice and Empowerment Department's existing infrastructure
• Involvement of community health workers (ASHAs) for outreach

The scheme is significant for RAS aspirants as it touches on welfare policy design, public health administration, social justice, and cooperative federalism (state aligning with central NMBA framework). It also reflects the Bhajanlal government's focus on law-and-order and social welfare in its governance agenda.