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Health
9.11 lakh people turn to district de‑addiction centres, says Ministry
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 09:16 PM
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The Ministry reports that 9.11 lakh individuals have approached district de‑addiction centres for treatment.
The central Ministry of Health and Family Welfare disclosed that 9.11 lakh people have sought assistance from district de‑addiction centres across the country. This figure reflects the cumulative count of individuals who have registered for treatment at these facilities in the latest reporting period.
District de‑addiction centres, operating under state health departments, provide outpatient and residential services for substance‑use disorders. Over the past year, the network has expanded to cover more districts, aiming to bring care closer to rural and semi‑urban populations.
Officials highlighted that the rising demand underscores both the growing awareness of addiction as a health issue and the need for additional resources, including trained staff and medication supplies, to sustain quality care.
The ministry indicated that it will review funding allocations and explore partnerships with NGOs to strengthen the de‑addiction infrastructure, ensuring that the centres can meet the escalating caseload.
Stakeholders are urged to monitor the situation closely as the data will inform future policy decisions on addiction treatment and prevention nationwide.
District de‑addiction centres, operating under state health departments, provide outpatient and residential services for substance‑use disorders. Over the past year, the network has expanded to cover more districts, aiming to bring care closer to rural and semi‑urban populations.
Officials highlighted that the rising demand underscores both the growing awareness of addiction as a health issue and the need for additional resources, including trained staff and medication supplies, to sustain quality care.
The ministry indicated that it will review funding allocations and explore partnerships with NGOs to strengthen the de‑addiction infrastructure, ensuring that the centres can meet the escalating caseload.
Stakeholders are urged to monitor the situation closely as the data will inform future policy decisions on addiction treatment and prevention nationwide.