National Social Defence Programme (Drugs and Alcohol)

iAbout This Scheme

The National Social Defence Programme funds NGOs for de-addiction, rehabilitation, and reintegration of persons dependent on drugs and alcohol, and provides care and protection to beggars, transgender persons, and other marginalised groups. It operates through Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs) across India.

🎁Key Benefits

• Free de-addiction and rehabilitation at IRCA centres
• Counselling, detoxification, and aftercare services
• Reintegration support for persons with substance use disorders
• Welfare of beggars: shelter, food, medical, vocational training
• Garima Greh shelter homes for transgender persons

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Persons with drug/alcohol dependence
• 2
  Beggars and homeless persons
• 3
  Transgender persons in need of shelter and support
• 4
  No income restriction for de-addiction services

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions