Delhi’s Women and Child Development Minister, Rajendra Pal Gautam on Saturday inaugurated ‘Suryoday Kendra’, a centre for drug de-addiction in the national Capital.
Gautam said that the centre will aid the overall well being of people who have a problem with drugs and provide skill-based learning to them. He said that establishing such a centre in each district of Delhi can help combat drug abuse. “The problem of drug abuse is increasing in children. We need to help such children to come out on the problem of drug abuse. The only way to do this is through rehabilitation.
The Suryoday Kendras will encourage and help the beneficiaries to stop using drugs and lead a healthy life,” said Gautam.“The Suryoday Kendra is also equipped with a digital library, which will help children access free online coaching and intellectual stimulation. The centre will also provide skill-based learning to the beneficiaries, which includes both adults and children,” said Gautam.
“We need such one-stop centres in every district of Delhi only then we can stop the problem of drug abuse in the city,” he added.
“The highlight of Suryodyay Kendra is that it not only caters to people who are victims of substance abuse but also their families who have been affected due to this. It provides necessary guidance and counselling to families whose members have a problem of substance abuse,” said the minister.
“This initiative was lauded by those who have been successfully rehabilitated from the problem of drug abuse. They shared their journey with the guests on the occasion,” said an official.
“This is a unique initiative by the Department of Women and Child Development in the guidance and support of the Juvenile Justice Committee, Delhi High Court,” he added.