Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar today visited the first Integrated De-addiction and Rehabilitation Center for women in Himachal Pradesh at Bhuntar in Kullu district and inquired about the facilities being provided there. He got information from the consultants working there and also interacted with the inmates under treatment.
The Governor also saw and appreciated the colourful paintings made by them.On the occasion, while interacting with the inmates, he said that they need to rectify their mistakes, try to get healthy and return home with a positive attitude. They should keep themselves busy with work as everyone was ready to help them, he added.
A separate rehabilitation center for boys has been provided with 20 beds in the campus while the women's center has 15 bed capacity. The women's center was being looked after by the District Red Cross Society. It was informed that 140 women have been attending OPD centers in this center being run from June 29, 2022. They are being given free treatment.
Ashutosh Garg, Deputy Commissioner, Kullu and Gurdev Sharma, Superintendent of Police were also present on the occasion.Earlier, the Governor offered prayers at the Hidimba Temple in Manali and also visited the Rishi Vashisht temple.