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Centre to Train 10,000 Healthcare Workers in Drug De-addiction by 2029
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What Happened?
The Indian government has launched a program to train 10,000 healthcare professionals in drug de-addiction by 2029, aiming for a drug-free India. The initiative includes various training methods and will be implemented through six central institutions.
Key points
- The program aims to train 10,000 healthcare professionals by 2029.
- 2,000 personnel will be trained in the current financial year.
- Training will be conducted through six central institutions, including AIIMS and NDDTC.
- The curriculum will cover various substances, including alcohol and opioids.
- Over 800 nominations have already been received for training.
- The initiative follows the Vision Document on Narcotic Control unveiled in June 2026.
Key insights
- Improving healthcare training may lead to better management of substance use disorders.
- Strengthening de-addiction centers could enhance service delivery across states.
- The program may foster inter-ministerial coordination in tackling substance abuse.
Why it matters
This initiative could enhance the quality of addiction treatment in India.
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J P Nadda· PersonAIIMS· OrganizationNDDTC· OrganizationNIMHANS· OrganizationPGIMER· OrganizationCentral Institute of Psychiatry· OrganizationDr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital· OrganizationBhubaneswar· CityIndia· Country
Source
Times of India
