GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Start Date
15/09/2026 - 12:00
End Date
15/10/2026 - 17:45
Time zone: IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
Created : 15/09/2026
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The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), in collaboration with MyGov, invites suggestions on the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the “Prevention & Response Framework for Drugs & Substance Use among Children.”
The SOP is being developed by NCPCR in accordance with the Joint Action Plan on Prevention of Drugs and Substance Abuse among Children and Illicit Trafficking, 2021.
The proposed Framework will incorporate inputs received from various stakeholders, emerging best practices, recent research, and relevant recommendations contained in the NCORD Vision Document.
The Framework aims to provide a comprehensive and child-centric approach for the prevention, early identification, response, treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration of children affected by drug and substance use and illicit trafficking.
Through this initiative, NCPCR seeks valuable suggestions from stakeholders and citizens to strengthen the proposed Framework and ensure a coordinated, effective, and rights-based response to address drug and substance use among children.
2 weeks 5 days ago
Make aware about alcoholic and drugs addictive things to the children and some one forces to take so they can tell to their parents.
2 weeks 5 days ago
बच्चों में नसीली पदार्थों को रोकने का सुझाव।
विशेषकर: नशीली पदार्थों के एडवर्टाइजमेंट पर रोक लगाना चाहिए। और भी इतिहास हमने इस फाइल में सब लग्न किए है।
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2 weeks 5 days ago
बच्चों में नशीली पदार्थों को रोकने का सुझाव।
2 weeks 5 days ago
6. Confidential Helplines: Children should have access to confidential helplines and safe reporting mechanisms where they can seek help without fear.
7. Treatment and Rehabilitation: Children affected by substance use should receive timely medical care, psychological counselling, rehabilitation, and support to return to school and society.
8. Community Participation: Schools, parents, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and NGOs should work together to create a safe, drug-free environment for children.
Conclusion:
The framework should focus on prevention, early intervention, compassion, treatment, and rehabilitation rather than punishment of children. Every child deserves a safe childhood, proper guidance, and an opportunity to build a healthy future. Protecting children from substance abuse should be a shared responsibility of families, schools, communities, and the Government.
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2 weeks 5 days ago
A ban should be imposed on the advertising of food products aimed at children. Furthermore, no commercial advertisements should feature children, whether directly or indirectly. Drug-trafficking gangs often hook children on substances by mixing them into popular food products. Just as bans were previously imposed on cigarette,Medicine and alcohol advertisements in India, a ban should be implemented on all advertisements featuring children. Companies selling food products specifically for children must adhere to the same guidelines in India that apply to European markets. The sale of tobacco, narcotics, and bakery products containing alcohol should be prohibited within a 200-meter radius of schools and colleges.
Drug trafficking gangs predominantly use products marketed towards children for their anti-social activities. A ban should be imposed on advertising food products for children and on creating advertisements that feature children.
2 weeks 5 days ago
To effectively safeguard children from substance abuse, the proposed framework should implement strict regulations within a 200-meter radius of all educational institutions (schools and colleges):
1. Mandatory Annual Inspection: All commercial establishments within this 200-meter zone—including grocery stores, restaurants, fruit shops, sweet/beverage stalls, and mobile shops—must undergo a mandatory annual inspection by food safety (FSSAI) and local enforcement authorities.
Integrated "Substance-Free" Certification: Following a successful inspection confirming no sale or storage of tobacco and illicit substances, an integrated annual FSSAI certification should be issued.
Prominent Display: Certified shops must display the certificate visibly at their storefront. Any violation must result in the immediate cancellation of trade and FSSAI licenses to ensure a completely safe, drug-free zone for students
2 weeks 5 days ago
1)The issue needs a life cycle approach, drug testing for pregnant women and their husbands need to be mandatory to understand if the child is being raised in drug abuse environment.
2) Targetted SBCC designed to not scare but understand drugs and they’re impact need to implemented through the school life with age appropriate messaging
3) Counselling for parents in identified drug hotspots on how to handle and manage early drug use in children without creating a fearing environment where the child seeks drug’s to forget the abuse.
4) Simultaneously details drug value chain need to be studied to understand points where regulation and law is failing
5) Rehabs need to be strengthened and be developed with scientific practices. Safety of patients at rehabs has to be paramount
2 weeks 5 days ago
As a citizen, I would like to suggest a stronger age-verification and user-authentication system for social media platforms, particularly to protect children and teenagers.
Suggested system:
1. Face authentication at login
Social-media accounts could use secure face authentication or another strong identity-verification method when a user logs in from a new device.
2. Periodic user verification
The platform could periodically verify that the same authorized person is using the account, rather than allowing unrestricted account sharing. A 15-minute verification interval could be considered for high-risk activities, while less intrusive intervals may be appropriate for normal usage.
3. Age assurance
Platforms should verify whether the user is:
- Under 18
- 18 or older
The system should ideally display only the necessary age category, rather than exposing the user's exac
2 weeks 6 days ago
I request NCPCR to prioritise preventing children from accessing or starting to use drugs and other harmful substances. Schools should conduct regular awareness sessions, and parents and teachers should learn to recognise early warning signs.
Schools, police and child-protection authorities should work together to identify areas where children are exposed to drugs and take timely action against those supplying them to children. The framework should provide a confidential reporting mechanism and clearly assign responsibility for acting on complaints.
Districts should regularly review prevention efforts and report the action taken. Children at risk should receive early counselling, while affected children should receive treatment and rehabilitation without stigma.
The focus should be on preventing substance use before it begins, not merely responding after harm occurs.
2 weeks 6 days ago
I think we should not only tell children what they should not eat or drink, but also explain what they should have instead. For example, instead of chocolates, chips, and sugary drinks, we can encourage them to eat fruits, dry fruits, nuts, and other healthy snacks. We should also educate them about the benefits of nutritious food in a simple and practical way. Schools and parents can play an important role by suggesting healthy alternatives and making them easily available. Simply saying “don't do this” is not enough; we should also show them the right way and explain how it can help them grow healthy and strong. I believe awareness, proper guidance, and positive alternatives can make a real difference in protecting children from harmful food habits and substance use.
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