India, Oct. 8 -- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday announced plans to set up de-addiction centres in every district and launch a major crackdown on identified drug hotspots as part of the state's mission to become drug-free.
The announcement came after a meeting of the Drug Reduction, Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM), attended by senior officials from multiple departments and representatives of faith-based organizations.
Sangma directed the Health and Social Welfare departments to make the de-addiction centres operational within the next three to four months, ensuring basic infrastructure.
These centres may operate within government hospitals, private institutions, or through partnerships with NGOs. The meetin...