Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
From Recovery to Employment
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Source-grounded summary
A 22-year-old individual from Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, successfully transitioned from addiction and unemployment to securing private employment through treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation support received at the Nivedita Kalyan Samiti Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), supported by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Facing health concerns, financial hardship, and negative peer influences, the individual underwent medical treatment, daily doctor monitoring, medication, yoga, meditation, and individual, group, and family counseling starting April 29, 2025. This sustained support improved his emotional well-being, confidence, and anger management, ultimately enabling him to build an independent life.