SchemesThursday, 23 July 2026·The Hindu - National
குஜராத்தில் 34 மாவட்ட மருத்துவமனைகளில் 15 படுக்கை போதைமருந்து விடுப்பு மையங்கள்: ₹14.90 கோடி ஒதுக்கீடு
Gujarat approved 15-bed de-addiction centres in all 34 district hospitals with ₹14.90 crore administrative sanction for 2026-27.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026-27, the Gujarat Government approved 15-bed de-addiction centres in all 34 district hospitals under its ‘Drug Free Gujarat’ campaign, with an administrative sanction of ₹14.90 crore.
Key specifics
- 15-bed de-addiction centres will be set up in all 34 district hospitals of Gujarat.
- The administrative sanction for the scheme is ₹14.90 crore for the 2026-27 financial year.
- Services will include scientific detoxification, de-addiction therapy, mental healthcare and family counselling.
- Both IPD and OPD facilities will be available at the centres.
- Implementation will be monitored through GeM procurement, social audits and third-party verification.
Exam lens
State scheme and health governance, district hospital infrastructure, funding amount, service model — TNPSC may ask the number of hospitals, budget allocation and the campaign name ‘Drug Free Gujarat’.