02/07/2026
*Day 1 of Grass Root Intervention and Community Training on Rehabilitation Module under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, J&K*
The first day of the *8th Batch Grass Root Intervention and Community Training* on Rehabilitation Module commenced today at the *Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College Handwara, under the aegis of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA).*
The training programme is being conducted from *23rd to 25th June 2026.*
The inaugural session was formally opened by *Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Medical Superintendent, Associated Hospital GMC Handwara,* who highlighted the importance of strengthening community-based rehabilitation services and enhancing the capacity of frontline workers in addressing substance use disorders and mental health concerns.
The opening session was followed by an interactive presentation by *Dr. Rouf Ahmad Mir, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, GMC Handwara,* who served as the resource person for the first technical session. Dr. Rouf Ahmad Mir emphasized the role of grassroots interventions, early identification, community participation, and rehabilitation strategies in achieving the objectives of a drug-free society.
The training witnessed active participation from the attendees, with fruitful discussions on community engagement, rehabilitation approaches, and the implementation of mental health and addiction services at the grassroots level.
The programme will continue over the next two days with expert sessions by faculty members and mental health professionals from the Department of Psychiatry GMC Handwara.
