Ms Mona Kandhar Visits Government Drug Rehabilitation Centre

The Government Drug Rehabilitation Centre at Raiwala, Uttarakhand, is promoting a holistic, dignity-centred approach to drug rehabilitation by combining medical care, professional counselling, structured daily routines and wellness activities to support residents on their journey towards recovery.

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Smt Mona K Khandhar, visited the Centre, managed by the Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM), and interacted with the residents to understand their experiences and learn about the rehabilitation programme being implemented at the facility.

During the visit, Smt Khandhar expressed her intention to engage with the Ministry of AYUSH to explore the integration of appropriate traditional wellness practices, including yoga and naturopathy, into drug rehabilitation programmes.

Executive Director of Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM) Dr. Rajesh Kumar said the residents shared their experiences of participating in daily activities and explained how structured routines, wellness practices and a supportive environment had become part of their recovery journey. He said the interaction highlighted the importance of addressing not only substance dependence but also the physical, psychological and social challenges associated with recovery.(UPDATED ON 29TH OCTOBER 2026)