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"Non-communicable diseases stay with you, often silently — they are static. But the lifestyle that shapes them is anything but silent; it's communicable, influencing the people and environment around you every day." — Suneel Vatsyayan , Life Coach ,Strategist and National Executive Member NAPSWI June was a month of reflection, action, and awakening for social work practitioners across the country. With three significant international days – World No Tobacco Day (May 31), World Environment Day (June 5), and International Day of Yoga (June 21) – aligning  closely with Mental Health Month, the intersections between health, environment, and  social well-being came into sharp focus. For those working at the grassroots level, these  observances were not mere commemorations, but reminders of the deeply interconnected  risk factors that underpin Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – primarily tobacco use,  harmful use of alcohol, drug abuse, physical inactivity, unhe...

Nada India Foundation द्वारा समर्थित ARPAN परियोजना एक ऐसा प्रयास है जिसमें अनुभव आधारित नेतृत्व (peer-led leadership) को नशा उन्मूलन, Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS और गैर-संक्रामक बीमारियों (NCDs) से जुड़ी उच्च जोखिम व्यवहारों को कम करने के लिए सक्षम बनाया गया है। इस परियोजना ने हरियाणा में Peer Led NGO नेटवर्क के गठन की नींव रखी, जो आज पुनर्वास सेवाओं की दुनिया में एक नया दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत कर रहा है — एक ऐसा दृष्टिकोण जो बंद दरवाज़ों की नीति से हटकर खुले संवाद, निगरानी और मानव-सम्मान आधारित सहभागिता पर आधारित है। 💠 ARPAN: दिल से नेतृत्व, दिल तक पहुँच Nada India यह मानता है कि "जो दिल से निकलता है, वही दिल तक पहुँचता है।" पुनर्वास केवल नीतियों और प्रक्रियाओं का विषय नहीं, बल्कि मानव संबंधों, करुणा और सामुदायिक स्वामित्व के ज़रिए आशा और अवसर निर्माण की प्रक्रिया है। ARPAN के अंतर्गत प्रशिक्षित पीयर लीडर जैसे श्री करमवीर, जिन्होंने खुद एक लंबी रिकवरी यात्रा पूरी की है, आज हरियाणा के सोनीपत में संघ समाज कल्याण सेवा समिति के माध्यम से एक सफल Peer Led Rehabilitation Center चला र...

In politics and administration, the touchstone of leadership is compassion. This quality was displayed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar when he announced ₹4 lakh as ex gratia for the families of those who died after consuming spurious liquor in the state. Despite the tragic deaths of over 26 people in East Champaran district, Kumar initially declared that no compensation would be given, emphasizing that those who consume alcohol “will die” and urging against drinking. However, the pressing human dimension of the crisis prompted him to extend assistance to every affected family.  In parallel, the recent tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi saw over 40 women widowed due to their husbands consuming methanol-laced illicit liquor.  The Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government's decision to award ₹10 lakh as ex gratia to these families, expressing concerns that such compensation might encourage the consumption of illicit liquor. Acting Chief Justice R Mahadevan an...

#SvarnimPuducherry, a holistic development project of Sri Aurobindo Society, as a part of their health initiatives organized a Workshop on De-addiction and Wellbeing on July 7 and 8, 2019. The workshop was based on the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s (NADA) Protocol, which comprises ear acupuncture for addiction, stress and trauma. The applicants selected included a group of 35 medical and paramedical professionals and interested candidates, who wholehearted and keenly participated in the programme. The reason that Sri Aurobindo Society chose for this programme is that the NADA Protocol “can easily be used in any location where a group of people can sit together. It is most commonly used for addiction, behavioral health, disasters and emotional trauma. It is versatile, effective and economical.” Also, this therapy is growing and thriving because its members are committed to using acu-detox for wellness, healing pain and suffering of people living with addicti...

by   Suneel Vatsyayan Posted on May 16 '19, in  Alcohol's Harm To Others ,  IOGT ,  Obstacle To Development ,  Policy ,  Prevention ,  Recovery ,  Research ,  Sustainable Development Alcohol: major obstacle to development The situation of women’s safety here in Bihar was such that women would not step outside their homes beyond 6 pm. Alcohol fueled domestic violence had been accepted inside the homes to such an extent that there had been about 85 women in the village who committed suicide seeing no escape.” Ritu Jaiswal, a local politician in Bihar  explains how alcohol hinders sustainable development  in Bihar, India. Already many years before, in March 2013, Bihari women started protesting alcohol fueled harm in public. “Humari aabroo ki keemat pe sharab ka dhandha nahi chalega.” (The sale of liquor will not continue at the cost of our honour.) The chant echoed through Konar, a village near the town of Sasaram in...

Women Security: Agenda for 2019 Lok Sabha Elections Shivi Development Society  organized a meeting on Women Security: Agenda for 2019 Lok Sabha elections on 16th February 2019 at Indian Social Institute Delhi  Mr. Narender Kumar spoke about the purpose of the meeting. After a detailed introduction and discussion was open for all the participants. Participants from different organizations shared their views on the issue.    Mr.Vatsyayan, Chairperson of Nada India explained in details about meaning of Security & Safety and how interchangeable we use these two distinct words  "Security Is Protection Against Intentional Acts And Safety Is Protection Against Accidental Events“ We want less violence, safer cities etc… more happy  and healthy cities BUT we do not connect it with alcohol policies (No “Indian Alcohol Policy” exist) and the support for alcohol policies would turn out to be low, you can make a case, that not the policies are w...

Prof. Ashok Aima Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu   felicitated Mr. Suneel Vatsyayan  Department of Social Work, Central University of Jammu in collaboration with National Institute of Social Defence, Delhi conducted one day Capacity Building programme on Drug Abuse for the middle level functionaries of Police Department, J&K on 2nd Feb 2018 M r.Vatsyayan Suneel Chairperson Nada India was invited to deliver lectures 1.Role of Police in dealing with persons with substance use disorder: Focus on legal provisions, reformation of drug addicts and protection of society. 2. Drug De-addiction Rehabilitation and Counselling: Role of Development agencies. The session was interactive and thought provoking. He emphasized that the beat Constable is real social worker with authority having definite role in drug prevention and rehabilitation. He also visited and appreciated  the efforts of Jammu Police in organizing the drug rehabilitation center ...

By Suneel Vatsyayan, Drug-related harm: personal and societal Recently, I attended the cremation of Suresh*. He died prematurely because of cardiac arrest at the age of 49 leaving behind his wife and two sons. He had earlier lost his friend Pawan* at the age of 39 because of lung cancer. Both Suresh and his friend had been drug free and physically healthy for 24 and 13 years respectively. Suresh and Pawan were treated for their multiple drug use starting with marijuana at Navjyoti Drug Rehabilitation Center, a program funded by the Ministry of Social Justice. In Delhi, Suresh had been treated for his substance use problems 17 times prior to the last treatment in different nursing homes and NGO-run programs. Later on both Suresh and Pawan were involved in conducting a peer-led drug rehabilitation center in the outskirts of Delhi. Both continued to attend Narcotic Anonymous self-help groups, regularly run in Delhi. These N.A. groups have a substantial role and have greatly contrib...