Question : OPENING OF DRUG DE-ADDICTION CENTRES



(a) whether the Government has received a large number of proposals for opening of drug de-addiction centres in various States during 2005-06 and 2006-07;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) the number out of them sanctioned by the Government and funds allocated to such centres during the said period, State-wise;

(d) whether the Government has evaluated the performance of such new centres in various States; and

(e) if so, the details and findings thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SMT. SUBBULAKSHMI JAGADEESAN)

(a), (b) & (c)The details of proposals for opening of drug de-addiction centres in various States/UTs received and sanctioned during 2005-06 & 2006-07 are at Annexure-I.

(d) & (e)Evaluation of performance of drug de-addiction centres is an on-going process which is based on the half yearly progress report furnished by the NGOs and inspection reports/recommendations of the State Government or an officer deputed by the Ministry.