Chakravyuh: The Escape Room - Haryana's Innovative Anti-Drug Initiative
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | Chakravyuh: The Escape Room |
| Launched By | Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) |
| Objective | To keep teenagers away from narcotics addiction through immersive and interactive learning environments. |
| First Launch Location | DAV Public School, Ambala |
| Technology Used | Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) |
| Key Features | Simulates real-life challenges, focuses on decision-making skills, enhances teamwork, and educates about the consequences of drug abuse. |
| Future Plans | Replication in other government and private schools across Haryana; digitizing the experience for online gaming. |
| Global Drug Use Stats | Over 190 million drug users worldwide, with increasing rates among young adults under 30. |
| Government Initiatives | Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD), Financial Assistance to States for Narcotics Control, Seizure Information Management System (SIMS), National Fund for Control of Drug Abuse, National Drug Abuse Survey, |
| Projects | Project Sunrise, Nasha Mukt Bharat (Drug-Free India Campaign) |
| Legal Framework | Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (amended in 1988, 2001, 2014) |