Target Drug Abuse with Identification, Treatment, Rehabilitation Approach: DC Bandipora To DDAC officials
Bandipora, Jan 12: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel Ur Rehman Rather, Friday paid a visit to the Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) located in Old District Hospital Bandipora where he directed the officers of the centre to focus on identifying, treating, and rehabilitating drug abuse cases of the district.
During his visit, Rather emphasised the importance of creating a supportive environment, promoting awareness campaigns, and collaborating with local communities to prevent further drug use.
He also emphasised undertaking dedicated efforts with a humane approach in ensuring mandated services to victims of drug abuse.
DC Bandipora also emphasised on formulation of a comprehensive plan of action against drug-abuse including Identification, Treatment and Rehabilitation of the victims.
While visiting the DDRC, the DC said that the administration is focused on creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and welfare of Specially-Abled persons is the foremost priority.
He commended the efforts of the staff at both centres and urged them to continue their dedicated service with compassion and efficiency.
Earlier, the DC was apprised that DDAC, established under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign, aims to combat the scourge of drug addiction in the district.
During the visit, the DC was accompanied by ADC Umar Shafi Pandit, CMO Dr. Rafi, DSWO Hidayatullah Mir, Tehsildar Bandipora Sheikh Tariq, and other concerned officials.
