Centre inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 22 2013:
With support from Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Institute of Social Justice, Singjamei inaugurated a new drug de-addiction centre christened Paari Yaipha Loishang at Langthabal Kunja today.
The launching of the centre assumes significance as it is specialised in the treatment of adolescent drug addicts below 22 years of age.
Padmashree Dr Aheibam Jayantakumar and PWD Assistant Engineer Soubam Priyobarta graced the inauguration function as president and chief guest respectively.
Dr Jayantakumar while speaking at the function stressed on the need for setting up of centres specialised in the treatment of different age groups.
He also expressed concern over growing number of drug trafficking cases in the State.
In his speech, Soubam Priyobarta mentioned about different interventions and vocational programmes that could bring about a change in the life of drug addicts.