Punjab govt treats over 90,000 drug victims in rehabilitation centres
The Punjab government has treated over 90,000 drug victims through its 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign since March 2025. The initiative emphasizes a combination of strict law enforcement and community-based rehabilitation and awareness.
Why it matters
The program serves as a case study for large-scale public health interventions in regions struggling with substance abuse epidemics.
As encouraging results of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashean Virudh” begin to emerge, authorities emphasise that lasting success will depend not only on enforcement against drug traffickers and peddlers but also on prevention, early detection, treatment and timely intervention at the family and community levels.
The article reports on government statistics and public health initiatives, though it relies on official government messaging.
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