Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma inaugurated the Centre of Evolution at Reid Provincial Chest Hospital to strengthen specialised treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery services for individuals affected by drug abuse.
Key Highlights
- The state government announced support for 5 new rehabilitation centres.
- Meghalaya currently has 14 rehabilitation centres, which will be expanded further.
- An MoU was signed to establish the first government-supported rehabilitation centre in Garo Hills at Sewa Inland.
- The initiative aims to improve access to treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery services as part of the government’s vision of a Drug-Free Meghalaya.
Why in News?
The inauguration of the Centre of Evolution and expansion of rehabilitation infrastructure marks a significant step in Meghalaya’s strategy to combat drug abuse through healthcare, rehabilitation, and social reintegration rather than relying solely on law enforcement.
Exam Facts
- State: Meghalaya
- Chief Minister: Conrad Sangma
- New Initiative: Centre of Evolution
- Location: Reid Provincial Chest Hospital
- Existing Rehabilitation Centres: 14
- New Centres Announced: 5
- First Government-Supported Rehab Centre in Garo Hills: Sewa Inland
Practice Question
Q. Which of the following statements regarding Meghalaya’s recent anti-drug initiative is correct?
A. Meghalaya currently has 10 rehabilitation centres.
B. The Centre of Evolution was inaugurated at Reid Provincial Chest Hospital.
C. The first government-supported rehabilitation centre in Garo Hills is located in Shillong.
D. The initiative focuses only on stricter law enforcement.
Answer: B
Explanation: The Centre of Evolution was inaugurated at Reid Provincial Chest Hospital. Meghalaya currently has 14rehabilitation centres, with 5 more announced. The first government-supported rehabilitation centre in Garo Hills will be established at Sewa Inland, and the initiative emphasizes treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery, not just enforcement.