Chandigarh: Haryana HM i Arti Singh Rao has directed the Food and Drug Administration Department to regularly inspect medical stores and monitor the sale of Schedule H and X drugs and take strict action against those selling banned drugs. She emphasised immediate sealing and cancellation of license of medical shops found selling banned drugs.
While reviewing the "Nasha Mukti" programme in Haryana, the Minister directed the officers to make free addiction treatment simplified and easily accessible at government de-addiction centers. Keep the identities of patients confidential during treatment. To protect young students from drug addiction, she urged schools and colleges to raise awareness about the dangers of drug addiction. Besides this, she encouraged parents to monitor their children's habits closely.
Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department, Sh. Sudhir Rajpal stated that the Haryana government is committed to making the state drug-free for which collective efforts and participation of society and police is essential. Last year, licenses of 33 de-addiction centers were revoked due to violations of regulations.