The Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) Meghalaya, led by Mission Director F.G. Kharshiing, is set to introduce vocational training programs in the state’s rehabilitation centres. The initiative aims to equip individuals recovering from substance abuse with practical skills to lead independent, productive lives.

Informing this after a state level meeting of the Drug Reduction Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) on Thursday, Minister in-charge Social Welfare Paul Lyngdoh announced the government’s decision to install vehicle scanning machines at Ri Bhoi and East Jaintia Hills districts, which are two entry points to the state of Meghalaya within the next six months.

After calling on the social welfare minister Paul Lyngdoh at his office chamber, Kharshiing said that the state government is keen to fight the drug menace through the DREAM to ensure a drug free Meghalaya

The Governor of Meghalaya has officially appointed F.G. Kharshiing, IPS (Retd.), as the Mission Director of the Drug Reduction, Elimination, and Action Mission (DREAM).

Social Welfare Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said the government is doing a lot to combat the growing drug menace in the State, informing that it has a lot of leads on the hideouts of major characters involved in the drug trafficking business and the supply chain.

Meghalaya has witnessed an alarming increase of drug users from 2 lakh to 3 lakh even as the state government has earmarked Rs 50 crore to combat the trafficking of drugs and setting up of more rehabilitation centres in the state.

Shillong, June 5 : In a determined effort to tackle the escalating issue of substance abuse in Meghalaya, the State Social Welfare Department, alongside...

The social welfare department and the police department will discuss and set a new approach towards dealing with the problem of drug menace during the upcoming state level meeting of the Drug Reduction Elimination and Action Mission (DREAM) to be held next week.

The fund under the DREAM project was released and handed over by the Minister in-charge Social Welfare Paul Lyngdoh to the functionaries of the Mawlai Town Dorbar at his office chamber.

Speaking at the DREAM and BUILD programs of Social Welfare department at U Soso Tham Auditorium here on Tuesday, the CM laid emphasis on youth and having a holistic policy for them wherein they can channelize their energy and talent towards constructive activities.