Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik on Friday inspected an de-addiction centre in Ariyalur.
Accompanied by senior officials Ms. Bhoumik interacted with the persons undergoing de-addiction therapy at Subam Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts and enquired about the facilities available there. The centre is being run by Karunalaya, a voluntary organisation, with assistance from the Ministry, according to a press release.
Earlier, Collector P. Ramana Saraswathi welcomed the Minister.
The Minister is scheduled to visit a senior citizens home and a de-addiction centre in Perambalur district on Saturday.
