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Punjab to rope in pvt psychiatrists in de-addiction efforts
Hindustan Times Amritsar
|May 19, 2025
To strengthen de-addiction services across Punjab, health minister Dr Balbir Singh announced the inclusion of private psychiatrists in government-run deaddiction centres.
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The move aims to address the growing patient load and improve the quality of care for individuals battling substance abuse.
Under the new initiative, private psychiatrists will provide consultations at government deaddiction centres for two hours each weekday. To encourage participation, the government has offered a remuneration of ₹1,500 per hour. Psychiatrists will have the flexibility to choose their consultation timings to avoid clashes with their private practice.
This story is from the May 19, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Amritsar.
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