What are the main violations at the Sector 18 de-addiction centre?

The centre is violating rules by denying patients subsidized meals, adequate open space, and proper rehabilitation facilities, while also charging exorbitant rates for food.

How much more are patients being charged for meals at the rehab centre?

Patients are being charged ₹6,500 per month for food, which is significantly higher than the ₹700 per month stipulated in the MoU.

Why is the Sector 18 de-addiction centre considered unsuitable for rehabilitation?

The centre operates from a press building lacking open space, adequate ventilation, and facilities for occupational or recreational therapy, which are mandatory for rehabilitation.

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De-addiction Centre Fails Patients: Rules Broken for Years

3 Feb

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Summary

Patients denied subsidized meals, open space, and structured rehabilitation.
NGO charged patients 90 times more for meals than agreed.
Facility operates from unsuitable premises violating mandatory rules.

De-addiction Centre Fails Patients: Rules Broken for Years

A government-aided drug de-addiction centre in Sector 18 is operating in violation of its rules and contractual obligations. The facility, run by the NGO Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM) under an MoU with the UT administration, has been denying patients essential services like subsidized meals and adequate space since its establishment 14 years ago.

Despite official records and inspection reports repeatedly flagging serious deficiencies, including lack of open space and poor ventilation, the UT administration has continued to renew SPYM's license. The NGO has been charging patients ₹6,500 per month for food, significantly exceeding the ₹700 per month agreed upon in the MoU, and offering no concessions for destitute patients.

The centre, set up in 2011 following High Court orders, operates from a press building, lacking crucial recreational and occupational therapy facilities mandated by 2014 rules. The UT health department cites a lack of alternative sites for relocation.