Namsai, Jan 28: Union Minister, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar visited the Golden Pagoda, Namsai today as he arrived here on his maiden visit. 
He also made a surprise visit to GHSS Chongkham to take account of the 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan' campaign and further interacted with the students, youths and representatives of the Mahila Welfare Society of Chongkham & Brahma Kumaris.
Deputy Commissioner Namsai apprised the Union Minister about the positive impact of 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan' in Namsai District and also informed that currently there are 12 De-Addiction camps in operation in the District. 
Kumar also took the opportunity to visit one such De-Addiction Centre run by the Chongkham Youth Association and interacted with youths under treatment in the centre, encouraging them to recover and be a model citizen to be a part of the journey of development of India towards 'Viksit Bharat', as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He further commended the work done by District administration, Department of H&FW, Brahma Kumari, Youth Organization and Mahi Welfare Society of Chongkham.

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