Chandigarh, June 4: The “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign continues to yield encouraging results. A significant influx of individuals is seeking treatment at de-addiction centres. The Punjab Government is now mulling to introduce a skill development program. This program is aimed at facilitating the successful reintegration of rehabilitated individuals into mainstream society.

AAP Govt Launches Skill Plan for Rehabilitated Individuals

A high-level meeting chaired by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president and Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora, along with Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, has led to the decision to equip rehabilitated individuals with skills for mainstream reintegration. Aman Arora directed officials to set up a Project Management Unit (PMU). This unit will oversee the skill development program for rehabilitated individuals. The goal is to ensure their successful reintegration and prevent relapse into addiction. The Employment Generation Minister gave instructions to officials from Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) and Technical Education & Industrial Training. He also involved other departments to collaborate with industries. They are to impart in-demand skills to rehabilitated individuals. He asked them to coordinate with Deputy Commissioners, District Bureau of Employment & Enterprises (DBEEs), and Health department officials. This is to streamline the skilling process. Aman Arora also asked the officials concerned to identify rehabilitated individuals interested in skill development. He urged them to match these individuals with suitable trades. Officials instructed the Mission Director of PSDM to facilitate job placements for these skilled individuals. This will enable their successful reintegration into mainstream society. The state government aims to inculcate good habits and skills among the rehabilitated individuals to empower them and avert their chances to relapse, said Dr. Balbir Singh while adding, “My vision is to transform drug addicts into entrepreneurs through targeted skill development.” Principal Secretary Employment Generation,Development and Training Ms. Alaknanda Dayal, Principal Secretary Health Mr. Kumar Rahul, DIG (ANTF) Mr. Sanjeev Rampal, IG Prisons Mr. Roop Kumar Arora, Mission Director Punjab Skill Development Mission, Ms. Amrit Singh, Director Technical Education Mr. Moneesh Kumar, Director Pensions Mr. Amandeep Bansal,  Director promotion of information technology Mr. Mohinder Pal and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.