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Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Nasha Mukti Kendra in Mohali's Sector 66 upgraded to 100 beds
Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday inaugurated the upgraded Nasha Mukti Kendra at Sector 66, enhancing its bed capacity to 100 and introducing skill training courses with support from the Sun Foundation. Plans are in place to expand the facility further to accommodate 200 patients by constructing an additional floor, the minister said. Dr Singh stated that the state had increased de-addiction centres' capacity from 1,500 to 5,000 beds across Punjab and was integrating vocational training programmes to support patient reintegration into society. The health minister also announced that the Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment (OOAT) centres, now renamed Nasha Mukti Dawai Kendras, have risen to 565 statewide. These centres now operate with digitised medicine disbursement systems for greater transparency and efficiency. Private medical and nursing colleges across Punjab have been asked to join the anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nasheya Virudh'. The institutions have offered 1,200 seats to the government for treatment of drug addicts. Currently, around 2,500 patients are receiving treatment across the state's de-addiction centres. Dr Singh said drives launched under 'Yudh Nasheya Virudh' campaign have led to large-scale contraband seizures and demolitions of properties of drug suppliers has disrupted the supply chain. Rajya Sabha MP and Sun Foundation patron Vikramjit Singh Sahney and SAS Nagar MLA Kulwant Singh, who thanked the minister for selecting the Mohali centre for this revamp, were also present at the event. Dr Singh said that the Punjab government is committed to strengthening the treatment and rehabilitation infrastructure for drug-addicted youth.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Upgraded de-addiction centre inaugurated in Mohali
Mohali: Taking a significant step in its ongoing war against drugs, the state government on Thursday unveiled the newly upgraded and renovated Nasha Mukti Kendra at Sector 66, Mohali. This initiative is part of the anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nasheya Virudh. The centre's capacity has been enhanced from 50 to 100 beds, with plans to expand to 200 beds by adding a floor. Skill training courses have also been introduced with the support of Sun Foundation, aiming to empower recovering youth with employable skills. Punjab's health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh inaugurated the revamped facility in the presence of Rajya Sabha member and Sun Foundation patron Vikramjit Singh Sahney, and Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh. Speaking to the media, Dr Balbir Singh said, "Under the visionary guidance of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and the dynamic leadership of chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is fast emerging as a model state in the global fight against drug abuse." He said drug addiction is a global crisis and that Punjab's multi-pronged strategy — targeting both supply and rehabilitation — is yielding results. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The minister highlighted that the government has significantly increased de-addiction centre bed capacity from 1,500 to 5,000. A month into Yudh Nasheya Virudh campaign, the state has intensified enforcement by cracking down on drug traffickers, seizing large quantities of narcotics, and demolishing illegal properties linked to the drug trade. Rehabilitation, he stressed, is now being prioritised. "We are not only treating but also empowering our youth. With the support of NGOs like Sun Foundation, skill training is being integrated into 19 government rehabilitation centres, beginning with Amritsar, Jalandhar, and now Mohali." The skill development programs at the Mohali centre include courses in computer literacy, mobile repair, cooking, electrical work, organic gardening, and recreational activities like gym and sports. These programs aim to reintegrate recovering individuals into society as productive citizens. The minister also announced that OOAT centres — now rebranded as Nasha Mukti Dawai Kendras — have increased to 565 across the state, with all medicine disbursement records digitised for better monitoring. Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney reaffirmed his commitment to the cause, saying, "Sun Foundation will continue supporting the youth of Punjab. We are honoured to play a role in this historic campaign to rebuild lives and restore hope." MLA Kulwant Singh expressed gratitude for the selection of Mohali's centre for this transformative initiative, thanking the health department for its commitment to fighting addiction on all fronts. As Punjab accelerates its fight against drugs, the government has called for a united effort to eliminate narco-terrorism and gangsterism, aiming to build a Rangla Punjab — a vibrant, drug-free state.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
MP Sahney announces Rs 1cr to upgrade drug rehab centres in Punjab
1 2 Chandigarh: Member of Parliament (MP) Vikramjit Singh Sahney has announced Rs 1 crore for the upgradation of all drug rehab centres in Punjab. The Punjab govt has partnered with the Sun Foundation to introduce skill development programmes at the 19 govt-run drug rehabilitation centres across the state. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Punjab Bhawan in the presence of health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh and Vikramjit Singh Sahney, chairman of the Sun Foundation. Additionally, the foundation will provide manpower and cover the maintenance costs of the skill development facilities. Health minister Dr Balbir Singh hailed the initiative as a vital component of the state's ongoing " Yudh Nasheyan Virudh " (War Against Drugs) campaign and expressed his gratitude to MP Sahney for his commitment to a drug-free Punjab . Dr Singh stressed the need to address the concerning relapse rate of 80–90% by integrating skill development and recreational activities into the rehabilitation process. He commended the govt's progressive approach of decriminalising drug users and recognising them as patients in need of care and support. Outlining the state's strategy, Dr Singh said efforts were underway to shift intravenous drug users to safer alternatives such as tablets and liquid methadone in order to curb the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. "My vision is to transform drug addicts into entrepreneurs through targeted skill development," he said, expressing hope for a "positive domino effect" where rehabilitated individuals become productive members of society. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo MP Sahney addressed the mischaracterisation of Punjab as uniquely drug-afflicted, pointing out that the crisis extends to several Indian states, including Maharashtra and Gujarat. Reaffirming his "heartfelt desire" to help Punjab overcome this challenge, he announced the Sun Foundation's commitment to operating all 19 rehabilitation centres. The foundation already manages successful centres in Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Mohali. Sahney shared that the foundation would introduce a range of recreational, motivational, and spiritual activities — including games, yoga, music, Gurbani, counselling, and television-equipped recreational rooms. Emphasis will also be placed on skilling individuals in organic farming, plumbing, electrical work, mobile repair, and cookery — equipping them to earn livelihoods post-recovery and reducing the chances of relapse. MSID: 120797313 413 |
