NALSA (DAWN – DRUG AWAENESS AND WELLNESS NAVIGATION) SCHEME – 2025
NALSA ( DAWN ) DRUGS SCHEME – 2025
Beneficiary:
The beneficiaries for the NALSA (DAWN – Drug Awareness and Wellness Navigation for a Drug-Free India) Scheme include individuals, families, and communities affected by drug abuse. It specifically targets vulnerable groups such as youth, children, women, persons with substance use disorders, and victims of drug trafficking who need legal aid, counseling, rehabilitation, or social reintegration support.
Benefits:
The NALSA (DAWN - Drug Awareness and Wellness Navigation) Scheme helps build a drug-free society by providing free legal aid, medical and wellness support, and rehabilitation. It assists victims and their families to overcome addiction, avoid crime, and safely rejoin normal community life.
How To Apply
1. Online Request: Go to the NALSA Legal Aid Portal to register your details and request support or counseling coordination.
2. Toll-Free Helpline: Dial 15100 from any phone to connect directly with the national legal aid helpline and speak with a panel lawyer.
3. Local Legal Services: Visit your local District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) office or State Legal Services Authority (e.g., UTPLSA if you are local to Puducherry) to connect with designated DAWN units and Para-Legal Volunteers.