Archive · 31 Jul 2025
De-addiction Centre Set Up in Himachal's Bilaspur District
A new place is opening in Swarghat, Bilaspur, to help people with drug problems.
It will have 15 beds and offer help like therapy and programs to get better.
The government is working with private companies to run it.
The center will have rooms, food, fun things, and places to relax and exercise.
It's being built where it is because of the nearby border and a busy highway.
The police are also finding more drugs this year, especially 'chitta' (heroin).
They are also teaching kids in schools about the dangers of drugs.
A 15-bed de-addiction center is set to open in Swarghat, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh.
The center will offer treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation services under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The facility will include amenities like rooms, meals, a recreation room, library, gym, and spaces for meditation and yoga.
The location was chosen considering the border with other states and the Kullu-Manali highway.
Narcotic seizures, particularly 'chitta' (heroin), have increased compared to the previous year.
- Who
- The Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police are involved.
- What
- A de-addiction center is being established.
- When
- The information was reported on Thursday, July 31st.
- Where
- Swarghat, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide treatment and rehabilitation for individuals struggling with drug addiction and address rising drug seizures.
- Location
- Swarghat, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh
- Type of Center
- 15-bed de-addiction center
- Services
- Treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation
- Operating Model
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- Amenities
- Rooms, meals, recreation room, library, gym, sports facilities, and spaces for meditation and yoga
- Drug Seizure Increase
- Heroin ('chitta') seizures increased from 302.17 grams to 519.54 grams.