Mental Health Leaders Give A Boost to Punjab’s War on Drugs; applications for second cohort of fellows to open in early August
The Punjab government is expanding its Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) to combat substance abuse across all 23 districts. The initiative recruits professionals to provide evidence-based rehabilitation and community-focused mental healthcare.
Reinforcing its commitment to tackling drug addiction through a comprehensive approach, the Punjab government launched India’s first fellowship against substance abuse, the Leadership in Mental Health Programme (LMHP) in February 2026. Thirteen fellows from the first cohort of the programme are now working across Punjab to strengthen mental healthcare services.
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