Rohit Kumar
Sri Vijaya Puram, 15 January 2025
In response to the rising issues surrounding psychological well being and substance abuse in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair Guru Ki Rasoi (PBGKR), a charitable society famend for its welfare initiatives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has proposed the institution of a Psychiatry and De-Addiction Centre in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This facility goals to supply inexpensive and complete psychological well being care and de-addiction providers to the residents of the islands.
The proposal, detailed in a letter submitted to the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, underscores the pressing want for such a facility within the face of a notable surge in drug use. The founder and president of PBGKR, Mandeep Grewal, has additionally held discussions with key officers, together with the earlier Chief Secretary and the Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman, to garner help for the initiative.
The proposed Psychiatry and De-Addiction Unit goals to handle vital psychological well being and dependancy points via a multi-faceted method. Key features of the initiative embody:
1. Enhancing Mental Health Care: Providing specialised psychiatric providers for analysis, remedy, and administration of psychological well being problems.
2. Addiction Recovery Programs: Implementing evidence-based de-addiction interventions to help people battling substance abuse.
3. Community Outreach: Conducting consciousness campaigns to teach the general public and scale back stigma related to psychological well being and dependancy.
PBGKR plans to collaborate with a Chennai primarily based hospital led by a senior and distinguished psychiatrist for the venture. This partnership is predicted to make sure the supply of high-quality care by integrating medical, psychological, and social help techniques.
The NGO has sought the administration’s help in figuring out an appropriate previous or unused authorities constructing in Sri Vijaya Puram that may be repurposed to deal with the proposed facility. Utilizing an current construction would expedite the venture’s implementation whereas making environment friendly use of assets.
Mandeep Grewal emphasised that the centre would play a pivotal position in addressing the rising substance abuse downside within the islands. “The establishment of this unit will be a transformative step in tackling the mental health and addiction challenges faced by our community. With the support of the government and local authorities, we can ensure these services are accessible to those in need,” he mentioned.
PBGKR gained prominence throughout the COVID-19 pandemic for its in depth aid efforts, together with meals distribution to the needy. Post-pandemic, the group has continued its charitable endeavors, specializing in long-term neighborhood welfare tasks. The proposed Psychiatry and De-Addiction Centre displays their dedication to addressing urgent well being and social points within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
