Aizwal, July 27 -- The Mizoram government on Sunday launched a state-wide narcotics awareness campaign in collaboration with churches to strengthen community-led efforts against drug abuse and expand rehabilitation support for people recovering from substance addiction, officials said.

The campaign was jointly inaugurated by the Social Welfare Department and the Mizoram Presbyterian Church at the Chamari Local Presbyterian Church in Aizawl.

Launching the initiative, Social Welfare Minister Lalrinpuii said the government's Hulhliap (detoxification centre) programme has delivered encouraging results in helping people overcome substance addiction. She added that the government is now working to introduce additional measures to improve reha...