India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

MANAS (Madak-Padarth Nished Asoochna Kendra) Helpline- 1933 was launched on 18th July 2024 by the Government to empower citizens to fight against the drug menace and to function as a secure, citizen-centric platform to enable anonymous reporting of drug trafficking, illicit cultivation, and related offences. It also extends support for counselling and rehabilitation, thereby strengthening the participation of citizens in combating the drug menace. Developed as a unified, secure and bilingual digital platform, MANAS offers citizens a seamless, confidential and multi-channel interface to report drug-related issues and access rehabilitation resources. Citizens can rea...