Shimla, June 8 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated the state's first government-run de-addiction and rehabilitation centre for women, describing it as a major step in the government's ongoing campaign against drug abuse and organised narcotics networks in the state.

The facility, established under the "Navjeevan" initiative, has been designed to provide rehabilitation, counselling and social reintegration support to women struggling with drug addiction while ensuring complete confidentiality and protection from social stigma.

Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the centre, Sukhu said the government had taken the decision after extensive consultations and careful consideration of the uniqu...