Jammu:- Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, IPS, graced the inaugural ceremony of a vocational training course for the inmates of the Police Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre, Jammu. The initiative, 10-day cooking workshop conducted in collaboration with the SBI Rural Self-Employment Training Institute, is part of the Center’s comprehensive approach to drug de-addiction, which focuses on not only physical and psychological recovery but also skill development and social reintegration. The ADGP was briefed on the workshop that is aimed at providing vocational training to patients undergoing rehabilitation. These classes are further designed to promote holistic rehabilitation for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
Anand Jain, IPS also took a comprehensive tour of the center, assessing the infrastructure, medical facilities, and counseling services. He interacted with the patients undergoing treatment and inquired about their well-being and progress.
ADGP expressed satisfaction with the Center’s efforts in providing quality care and rehabilitation services to drug addicts. He emphasized the importance of a holistic approach, combining medical treatment, psychological counseling, and vocational training to ensure long-term recovery.
ADGP also directed the center’s staff to continue their efforts in creating awareness about the dangers of drug addiction and encouraging early intervention. He stressed the need for strong community support and collaboration with various stakeholders to address this pressing issue.
Shiv Kumar, IPS, DIG JSK Range; Joginder Singh, SSP Jammu; Irshad Hussain Rather, SP Hqrs. Jammu; VikramJeet Singh, Director Rural Self Employment Training Institute; Shagun Manchanda, District Mission Coordinator Mission Shakti, Social Welfare Department; Dr. Shehnaaz Bhat, Director De-addiction Centre; Sheezan Bhat, SDPO City East, and others were present on the occasion.