India, July 31 -- justify;">Punjab is set to expand its Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP), a state fellowship designed to strengthen mental healthcare and rehabilitation services as part of its campaign against substance abuse. The state government said applications for the programme's second cohort will open in early August, with the initiative expected to widen its reach across all 23 districts.

Launched in February 2026 under the Punjab government's "Yudh Nashean Virudh" campaign, the fellowship is intended to complement enforcement measures against drug trafficking by strengthening prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services. According to the government, 13 fellows from the inaugural batch are currently working in di...