Patiala, March 14 -- The Punjab health department has increased the daily food allowance for inmates at drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres across Punjab from Rs.150 to Rs.200 per person for three meals. The department has also introduced a standardised food menu to improve nutrition for patients undergoing treatment.

The revised menu includes fruits, salad, dry fruits, paneer or eggs once a week, and a daily serving of lassi supplied by Verka, according to an order issued by deputy director (mental health) Dr Rohini Goyal to all civil surgeons. According to the order, a copy of which is with HT, the move aims to ensure balanced meals for patients and bring uniformity in the food served at rehabilitation centres across the state...