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Bhagwant Mann Approves De-addiction Program in Punjab's Border Districts
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News18•02-10-2026, 20:15
Bhagwant Mann Approves De-addiction Program in Punjab's Border Districts
- •Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved a pilot project for de-addiction in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Fazilka districts.
- •The initiative, in collaboration with the Art of Living Foundation, will integrate spiritual wellness with existing medical treatment.
- •The program aims to bridge the gap between medication-based treatment and sustained psychosocial rehabilitation, addressing patient retention challenges.
- •Mann emphasized that de-addiction requires strengthening mental resolve alongside medical treatment, focusing on emotions and willpower.
- •The Chief Minister also requested the Art of Living Foundation to undertake a pilot project for groundwater recharge and conservation in Mansa and Sangrur districts.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved a pilot project in the border districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Fazilka to strengthen psychosocial care alongside existing medical treatments.
The initiative aims to introduce a spiritual wellness programme to bridge the crucial gap between medication-based treatment and sustained psychosocial rehabilitation, helping to retain patients during the initial months of recovery.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also asked the Art of Living Foundation to undertake a pilot project in Mansa and Sangrur districts to explore comprehensive strategies for groundwater recharge and conservation.
