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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar Khatik, on Tuesday visited the Muktai De-addiction Centre in the Osmanpura area of the city to witness firsthand the journey of patients moving from the darkness of addiction toward a new life.
He reviewed the de-addiction, counselling, and rehabilitation activities carried out at the centre. He also learned about the treatment processes for patients and the skill development initiatives aimed at making them self-reliant.
The minister remarked that the centre is not just a place for treatment, but a transformative space that gives individuals a new life and motivates them to stand in society with dignity. Founder President Dr Sunil Nagargoje, BJP leader Pravin Ghuge and others were present.
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Interacting with patients, Khatik inquired about the type of addiction, duration of treatment, and their personal experiences. He emphasised that de-addiction is a crucial public health issue and expressed confidence that a “drug-free society” can be achieved only through joint efforts of the government and society.