JAMMU, Feb. 11 -- In a major push against substance abuse, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday directed creation of a robust, technology-driven system to track and support every registered drug addiction patient for years after treatment, stressing that sustained institutional support, livelihood opportunities and continuous counselling are essential to achieve a "Nasha Mukt J&K."

While reviewing the framework, the Chief Secretary stressed the need for systematic tracking of every registered drug abuse victim who comes forward for treatment to ensure sustained handholding, rehabilitation and social reintegration. He emphasized that such individuals should be monitored for several years post-treatment and provided opportunities in live...