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DDACs for 291 Gap Districts Under NAPDDR: Proposals Invited

3 June 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESDDACs for 291 GapDistricts UnderNAPDDR:Proposals Invited3 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Social Justice Ministry sought applications to set up DDACs in districts with no Centre-backed treatment facility.

Key facts

  • Part of NAPDDR, the drug demand reduction plan.
  • Gap districts lack IRCAs, CPLIs and ODICs.
  • Capacity: 15 or 30 patients.
  • Deadline: June 30, 2025.
  • Eligible: NGOs and start-ups with at least two years in de-addiction work.
StateGap districts
Assam10
Jharkhand, Punjab16 each
Uttar Pradesh18
Arunachal Pradesh21
Gujarat22
Madhya Pradesh23
Bihar25
Chhattisgarh31 of 33

About DDACs

  • They combine treatment, rehabilitation, awareness and community support.
  • Needed space: rehab ward, drop-in area, CPLI room, office.
  • Goals: prevention awareness, rehabilitation, community participation, early help.

Exam angle

  • Nodal ministry: Social Justice and Empowerment.
  • Most gap districts: Chhattisgarh.

Test yourself

1. Under which plan did the Social Justice Ministry invite proposals for District De-Addiction Centres in 291 gap districts?

The DDAC call falls under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction.

2. Which state had the most gap districts needing DDACs, with 31 of its 33 districts?

Chhattisgarh led the list with 31 of 33 districts.

3. What minimum experience in de-addiction services was required of NGOs and start-ups applying for DDACs?

Applicants needed at least two years of de-addiction experience.

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