As part of the state’s de-addiction infrastructure, the Chief Minister announced that a fully equipped 100-bed de-addiction centre will be established in Kotla Barog, Sirmaur district, with an outlay of Rs 5.34 crore.Construction is expected to commence this year. In addition, the government is working towards setting up a district-level de-addiction centre in every district.Sukhu also said that the present government approved the implementation of the PIT-NDPS Act soon after assuming office—an action the previous BJP government failed to undertake during its five-year tenure.He administered an anti-drug pledge and honoured various organisations and individuals for their outstanding contributions in combating drug abuse in the state.State Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil, who was also present, said that much more still needs to be done in the fight against drug abuse. He called for a movement on the scale of the freedom struggle and said every individual must actively participate to uproot the menace. He added, “Drug peddlers are enemies of society.”He emphasised that values and discipline must begin at home to protect youth from falling prey to drugs. “Parents and teachers should maintain regular dialogue with children and encourage them to actively participate in sports and other constructive activities,” he said.Experts from various fields also spoke on the harmful effects of drug abuse and strategies for prevention.Specially-abled children from Dhalli Orphanage Home gave a performance during the event, while students from Government Degree College, Kotshera in Shimla, presented a skit to raise awareness about drug addiction.
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