Historical data provided in parliament indicated fluctuating annual trends across the country.

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revealed in the Lok Sabha on Monday that India has recorded seventy eight doping cases up to July fifteenth of this year. Answering a written question from Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Sambit Patra, the minister detailed the state wise distribution of prohibited substance violations.

Uttar Pradesh and Punjab recorded the highest number of infractions nationwide, with thirteen positive cases reported in each state. Madhya Pradesh followed closely behind with eleven violations, while Karnataka registered nine cases during the same comparative timeframe.

Several regions reported zero violations, including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. The minister confirmed that all penalized athletes face strict suspensions from competitive sports under the existing national anti doping regulations.

Historical data provided in parliament indicated fluctuating annual trends across the country. Total recorded violations stood at two hundred thirteen in twenty twenty three, increased to two hundred sixty in twenty twenty four, and declined to one hundred thirty one last year.

To combat substance abuse in athletics, the central government has ramped up preventive initiatives. Authorities are actively conducting nationwide awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and specialized seminars to inform athletes about prohibited substances and rigorous testing protocols.