Question : DE ADDICTION CENTRES

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up de-addiction centres in every district of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, location and State/UT-wise;

(c) whether the Government is considering to provide treatment facilities for addicts in juvenile homes and prisons across the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise; and

(e) the details of funds sanctioned/ allocated for setting up of such centres along with the time by which these centres are likely to become functional?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

(a) & (b) The Ministry implements a “Central Sector Scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse under which financial assistance is provided to Non-Governmental Organisations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies etc. for, inter-alia, running and maintenance of Integrated Rehabilitation Centres for Addicts (IRCAs). The State-wise number of IRCAs being supported under the Scheme is annexed.

(c) &(d) The Drug Demand Reduction Policy of the Ministry envisages support for de-addiction centre in each district of the country and inter-alia, facilitating availability of treatment facilities in juvenile homes and prisons by issuing suitable directions in this regard.

(e) As the said policy is in draft stage, it doesn’t arise.