In its efforts to fight drug and substance abuse among young people in Arunachal Pradesh, the diocese of Miao has opened a deaddiction facility for girls and women.
“Drug menace is a big problem across Arunachal Pradesh and it feeds on the future prospects of the nation,” said Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao, who on May 24 opened the Auxilium Wellness Centre at Namphai II in Changlang district.
The Salesian prelate described the center as “a dream-come-true project for all the people of Arunachal Pradesh, especially in the eastern part. We hope this facility for girls will not only bring people out of addiction but also contribute to the overall health of the people all over Arunachal Pradesh.” According to a latest national survey, Namsai, Lohit, Dibang Valley, Upper Siang, Anjaw, Tirap and West Kameng in Arunachal Pradesh are among the 272 worst drug-abuse districts in the country.
Speaking at the function, the chief guest, Ibom Tao, the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Miao, said, “Drug and opium abuse is destroying our society and this center is a need of the hour because there are so many addicted people here.”