The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has requested National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) to conduct a nationwide survey on extent, pattern and trend of alcohol and drug abuse. A pilot survey was conducted by NSSO during March-April 2010 in three cities viz. Mumbai, Amritsar and Imphal. The Ministry has also requested NSSO to carry out an advanced pilot survey in two states namely Punjab and Manipur.
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