Meghalaya Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh called on traditional institutions to step forward in combating drug addiction, emphasizing that it is a societal issue, not just a governmental one.

Dr. Sandy Syiem, founder of "Sanker," a psychiatric care facility in Meghalaya, emphasized the urgent need for rehabilitation centers in every district of the state. Speaking to media representatives on Saturday, he highlighted the growing strain on existing facilities due to the increasing population and the rising prevalence of addiction.