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Friday, June 27, 2008

Merger of schemes for prevention of alcoholism
Special Correspondent
June 27, 2008

NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Thursday approved the merger of two Centrally-sponsored schemes — Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and General Grant-in-Aid Programme — and their continuation as the scheme of Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and Social Defence Services.

The objective of the scheme has also been revised from awareness and treatment to “whole persons recovery” consisting of rehabilitation and social integration of the addicts.

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