Delhi govt launches campaign against drug abuse

New Delhi, Oct 18 : The Delhi government on Sunday launched a campaign against drug and substance abuse in the national capital to ensure sustained and focused effort to combat the menace.
For the purpose, Delhi Women and Child Department (WCD) Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam suggested the department Secretary and Director to constitute an expert committee to deal with the problem.
Services for de-addiction and counselling will be provided to the affected people at their place of stay under the campaign.
Under another project, professional cab drivers who are among the prominent groups highly susceptible to misuse of alcohol for reasons such as reducing sleepiness or increasing willingness for work and socialization will be sensitized on harms and consequences of misuse, repercussion of drunken driving and about the myths and facts related to alcohol consumption.
The Minister’s remarks came while launching the campaign in a program organized by Prohibition, Women and Child Department.
In his inaugural remark, Gautam underlined the need for regular coordination of all stakeholders for a meaningful contribution to make a difference at ground level.