Shillong, Oct 8
In a decisive move to combat the rising menace of drug abuse, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday announced that the state government will establish detoxification and de-addiction centres in all district headquarters within the next few months.
The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting of the Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM), which was attended by senior government officials, representatives from faith-based organisations, and other stakeholders.
He also highlighted that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for managing these centres are being drafted, with a strong emphasis on community participation and adequate staff training.
“The mission is clear—we will not stop until the last user is rehabilitated and Meghalaya becomes completely drug-free,” the Chief Minister asserted.