Gujarat approves de-addiction centres in all district hospitals
The Gujarat government has approved the establishment of 15-bed de-addiction centres in all 34 district hospitals. This initiative aims to provide accessible detoxification, therapy, and rehabilitation services to residents across the state.
Why it matters
It represents a significant public health investment to decentralize addiction treatment and support the state's 'Drug Free Gujarat' campaign.
In a major step towards its ‘Drug Free Gujarat’ campaign, the Gujarat Government has approved the establishment of 15-bed de-addiction centres in all 34 district hospitals, with an administrative sanction of ₹14.90 crore for the 2026-27 financial year.
The decision aims to make treatment and rehabilitation services accessible across the State. People struggling with substance addiction, who previously had to travel to larger cities for specialised care, will now be able to access treatment, counselling and rehabilitation within their own districts.
According to the government, each centre will provide scientific detoxification, de-addiction therapy, mental healthcare, family counselling and rehabilitation services. Both inpatient (IPD) and outpatient (OPD) facilities will be available, with care provided by teams comprising doctors, nurses, counsellors, psychologists and other trained professionals.
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