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.
4 weeks 1 day ago
Schools and communities should provide children with awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and substance use. Early identification, counselling, family support, and easy access to professional help should be strengthened. The focus should be on prevention, rehabilitation, and protecting children from stigma and discrimination.
1 month ago
To strengthen the NCPCR draft SOP on preventing substance use among children, a robust, child-centric approach is essential. Early prevention must enforce strict 100-meter tobacco-free zones around educational institutions and mandate regular vendor inspections. Teachers, community health workers, and parents require mandatory training for early identification, backed by confidential, non-stigmatizing reporting channels. Response and treatment must prioritize dedicated pediatric de-addiction centers and trauma-informed counseling, treating affected children strictly as victims rather than offenders. Rehabilitation should focus on social reintegration through uninterrupted schooling, vocational training, and peer mentorship to prevent relapse and societal stigma. Finally, seamless inter-agency coordination between CWC, NCORD, school committees, and law enforcement is vital to dismantle illicit trafficking networks while fully safeguarding child rights.
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1 month ago
The proposed framework should focus on prevention, early identification, timely treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration while keeping the best interests and dignity of every child at the center. Schools should have regular age-appropriate awareness programs, trained counselors, and confidential mechanisms for reporting substance-related concerns. Parents and communities should be educated to recognize early warning signs and respond without stigma or punishment. Strong coordination among schools, healthcare institutions, police, Child Welfare Committees, District Child Protection Units, and NGOs is essential. Children affected by substance use or trafficking should receive accessible medical care, psychological support, education, legal assistance, and long-term follow-up. Special attention should be given to vulnerable children and those exposed to trafficking or unsafe environments. The framework should also include regular monitoring, staff training and adequate resources.
1 month ago
The SOP should adopt a child-centric, preventive, and rights-based approach** that addresses both substance use and the risks of illicit trafficking. Schools, parents, communities, healthcare providers, police, Child Welfare Committees, and District Child Protection Units should have clearly defined roles and coordination mechanisms. Early identification should be strengthened through age-appropriate awareness, confidential screening, trained counselors, and safe reporting channels without stigma or punishment. Children affected by substance use should receive timely medical care, psychological counseling, family support, rehabilitation, education continuity, and reintegration services. Special attention should be given to vulnerable children, including those exposed to trafficking, homelessness, poverty, or unsafe environments. The framework should ensure confidentiality, informed participation, regular follow-up, and easy access to child-friendly grievance mechanisms.
1 month ago
Prevention of the child act is necessary for the progress of children by giving proper education,avoiding hard work in childhood days,showing them the importance os studies
1 month ago
Many ones are becoming victims of these abuses due to peer pressure so we have to Enforce strict Schedule H/H1 log audits and digital prescription verification for over-the-counter sales of habit-forming medications to minors. Establish joint surprise inspection protocols involving the District Drug Inspector and the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU). Also smoking has becoming daily thing the gov should take strict preventess this . lock up the tobacco sells and students should not be allowed to purchas Separate pediatric de-addiction and mental health units from adult facilities to protect children from secondary exposure and harm.Individual Care Plans (ICP): Require the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to oversee tailored restoration, schooling continuity, and peer-support reintegration plans post-rehabilitation. Mandate operational Prahari Clubs and Safety Committees in all government and private schools with structured monthly reporting to the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU).
1 month ago
Many children and teenagers in India are becoming victims of substance abuse, often due to peer pressure, curiosity, or the desire to fit in. Smoking has also become a daily habit for many adults. The government should take stricter steps to prevent this. Shops selling tobacco products should require proper licences, and children should not be allowed to purchase cigarettes or other age-restricted substances. Stronger age verification, such as checking Aadhaar or another valid ID, could help. Schools should educate children from an early age about the harmful effects of smoking, alcohol and other addictive substances. Media and books should also avoid unnecessarily portraying these substances as attractive or normal, especially in content for young people, and proper age guidelines should be provided. Celebrities can strongly influence teenagers, so smoking and alcohol shown in films or other media should also have suitable age warnings. this steps will protect our future generations.
1 month ago
Many children and teenagers in India are becoming victims of substance abuse, often due to peer pressure, curiosity, or the desire to fit in. Smoking has also become a daily habit for many adults. The government should take stricter steps to prevent this. Shops selling tobacco products should require proper licences, and children should not be allowed to purchase cigarettes or other age-restricted substances. Stronger age verification, such as checking Aadhaar or another valid ID, could help. Schools should educate children from an early age about the harmful effects of smoking, alcohol and other addictive substances. Media and books should also avoid unnecessarily portraying these substances as attractive or normal, especially in content for young people, and proper age guidelines should be provided. Celebrities can strongly influence teenagers, so smoking and alcohol shown in films or other media should also have suitable age warnings. this steps will protect our future generations.
1 month ago
Focus on Rehabilitation & Legal Safeguards
Suggestions for SOP – Focus on Medical Rehab & Legal Protection:
Child-Exclusive Rehab Units: Establish specialized pediatric de-addiction centers staffed by child psychiatrists, separate from adult wards.
Non-Criminalization Policy: Ensure children struggling with substance dependency are treated strictly as victims needing care under the JJ Act, avoiding penal action.
Harm Reduction & Medical Support: Provide medically supervised detoxification programs tailored specifically for adolescent physiology.
Family & Aftercare Counseling: Implement mandatory family counseling sessions during rehab to build supportive home environments and prevent relapse.
Confidentiality Protocols: Strictly protect the identity and medical history of recovering children to safeguard their educational and social future.
1 month ago
I suggest introducing a child-centred “SURAKSHA BAL – Every Child, Every School, Drug-Free” framework. Every school and community should have a confidential mechanism for early identification of children vulnerable to drug and substance use, without stigma or punishment. Trained teachers, counsellors and Child Protection Officers can identify warning signs and connect children to appropriate psychological, medical and social support. The SOP should strengthen parent awareness, life-skills education, sports, arts and vocational activities as positive alternatives. A clear referral pathway should connect schools with healthcare, Child Welfare Committees, police and rehabilitation services. Children affected by substance use should receive treatment, counselling, rehabilitation and regular follow-up to reduce relapse. Special safeguards should protect children from trafficking, exploitation and discrimination. The focus should be prevention, early support, recovery and reintegration—not s
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