HP: Drug de-addiction and rehabilitation policy soon, says Sukhu

Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Himachal Pradesh government will prepare a Drug de-addiction and rehabilitation policy for youth, who have fallen victim to drug abuse. The draft proposal of the policy was discussed at length during the meeting here on Saturday.

Sukhu said that the young generation is suffering from isolation and their life has been limited to mobile phones, which has led them towards drug abuse. This malpractice has increased in the recent four to five years in the state.

" The state government is taking strict actions to prevent youth from drug abuse and their rehabilitation. A State-of-the-art drug de-addiction cum rehabilitation center will be established in the state with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) to achieve this goal" he said and asked the officers to identify approximately 50 bigha of land for the center.

The Chief Minister said that the center will be established with an inclusive concept of development based on Gurukul method of teaching. The center will be a great rescue for victims of drug abuse focusing on their mental and physical development , which would prove helpful for another chance to be in mainstream society.

He said that the center will function with the aim of providing professional training to the inmates besides drug de-addiction. It would boost their lost confidence and guide them to progress in life. They will be provided with apt treatment and overall monitoring. The emphasis will also be laid to connect them with family and society to enable these persons to resume the common life.