Punjab Leads India’s First Drug Census: A Bold Step Towards a Drug-Free Future

Under the strong leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is working on multiple fronts - power, education, healthcare, employment, and now, combating drug addiction.

Mann Government has announced a state-wide Drug Census across every household in Punjab.

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The Bhagwant Mann Government has taken yet another groundbreaking step toward building a Rangla Punjab; this time by addressing one of the most pressing challenges the state faces: drug abuse.

Under the strong leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is working on multiple fronts - power, education, healthcare, employment, and now, combating drug addiction through data-driven governance. The state is launching India’s first-ever Drug Census to develop a scientific and strategic response to the drug crisis.

A State-Wide Drug Census to Collect Real-Time Data

In the current financial year, the Mann Government has announced a state-wide Drug Census across every household in Punjab. With a budget allocation of ₹150 crore, this initiative will gather critical data on:

• The socio-economic conditions of affected families
• The prevalence of substance abuse
• The usage patterns of intoxicants and de-addiction resources

This structured and thorough data collection will provide a solid foundation for a scientific and effective anti-drug strategy.

From Data to Action: A Roadmap to Eliminate Drugs in 1–2 Years

The data insights from the Drug Census will help the government build a targeted, evidence-based action plan to eradicate drug abuse from Punjab within the next one to two years.

The strategy will combine public health, education, law enforcement, and community rehabilitation to ensure a sustainable and holistic approach to a drug-free Punjab.

Combating Cross-Border Drug Trafficking with Technology and Manpower

A major contributor to Punjab’s drug problem is cross-border smuggling of narcotics and illegal weapons. The Mann Government has crafted a first-of-its-kind border security plan to tackle this head-on.

Key highlights:

Installation of Anti-Drone Systems along the India-Pakistan border

Deployment of 5,000 trained Home Guards to assist the Border Security Force (BSF) in surveillance and interception

A dedicated ₹110 crore allocation in the state budget to execute this anti-trafficking blueprint

These Home Guards will be selected through a strict, merit-based recruitment process and will play a pivotal role in protecting Punjab’s future generations.

The Mann Government’s Mission: A Safer, Stronger, Drug-Free Punjab

This initiative is not just a fight against drugs it’s a commitment to Punjab’s youth, families, and communities. With strong data, smart policy, and strategic border control, the Mann Government is paving the way for a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous Punjab.

Punjab is no longer treating drug addiction as a social taboo it’s tackling it as a governance priority. The future is data-driven, and Punjab is leading the way.

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