Chandigarh, March 21 -- The Punjab government's flagship initiative, 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' (War Against Drugs), is showing transformative results on the ground by moving beyond mere law enforcement to focus on the holistic rehabilitation and social reintegration of former substance users.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the campaign is successfully steering individuals away from the depths of addiction toward stable, productive lives, with gainful employment emerging as a cornerstone of their recovery journey.

Personal accounts of resilience, such as that of Abhishek Kumar (name changed), underscore the profound effectiveness of this approach. Years ago, addiction had decimated Abhishek's life, leaving his family in ...