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Crime
Punjab Urges Effective Rehab and Local Jobs to Tackle Drug Crisis
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 12:32 AM
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Punjab authorities highlight the need for robust rehabilitation facilities and job creation to address the state's escalating drug problem.
Punjab's drug abuse rates have reached alarming levels, prompting state officials to call for comprehensive measures.
The New Indian Express reports that authorities emphasize the importance of establishing effective rehabilitation centers that can provide long‑term support to addicts.
In addition to treatment, officials argue that creating local employment opportunities is essential to prevent youth from turning to drugs.
The government plans to collaborate with private enterprises and NGOs to develop job training programs aimed at vulnerable communities.
By combining rehabilitation with economic empowerment, Punjab hopes to curb the drug menace and restore social stability.
The New Indian Express reports that authorities emphasize the importance of establishing effective rehabilitation centers that can provide long‑term support to addicts.
In addition to treatment, officials argue that creating local employment opportunities is essential to prevent youth from turning to drugs.
The government plans to collaborate with private enterprises and NGOs to develop job training programs aimed at vulnerable communities.
By combining rehabilitation with economic empowerment, Punjab hopes to curb the drug menace and restore social stability.