Srinagar, July 15 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised the need for a coordinated and humane rehabilitation framework that ensures sustained recovery, social inclusion and livelihood opportunities for individuals affected by drug abuse.

Chairing a high-level meeting to review the proposed Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026, Sinha said that its pilot implementation should be initiated in two most affected districts to assess its effectiveness.

The scheme is aimed at establishing a comprehensive, convergence-based framework for rehabilitation and social reintegration of individuals recovering from substance use disorders across the Union Territory, an official press rele...