PASIGHAT : A District Monitoring Committee led by East Siang SDO (Judicial) Makbul Siram inspected seven rehabilitation centres across the district, including the Government De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre at Jarkong, to review their functioning and ensure compliance with prescribed guidelines.

The inspection team comprised District Medical Officer Dr Yagling Perme, District Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) Dr O Borang, Deputy Superintendent of Police Toni Tatak, Deputy Director of School Education Adhuk Tabing, Deputy Director of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Mailong Taku and District Information and Public Relations Officer (in-charge) Miding Modi.

The committee interacted with inmates and staff to assess the availability of essential facilities and services. It also reviewed healthcare, counselling services, staffing, the availability of qualified medical professionals, record maintenance, hygiene, safety measures and the overall living conditions of the inmates.

During the visit, Deputy Director of School Education Adhuk Tabing highlighted the importance of vocational training and skill development programmes facilitated by the district administration, saying such initiatives help inmates acquire livelihood skills, promote self-reliance and support their successful reintegration into society.

Deputy Director of Integrated Child Development Services Mailong Taku briefed the managements of the rehabilitation centres on the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, stressing that any case involving a juvenile must be reported immediately to the Juvenile Justice authorities or the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) for appropriate legal intervention and protection.

The committee advised the managements of all rehabilitation centres to strictly adhere to the prescribed norms, standard operating procedures and guidelines issued by the competent authorities while ensuring quality care, discipline and a conducive environment for rehabilitation.

It also emphasised that regular monitoring and coordinated efforts among the concerned departments are essential to strengthen rehabilitation services and ensure that the centres function in line with the objectives of de-addiction, care and social reintegration. (DIPR)