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Visit of US Congressional Staffers to SPYM/ISSUP India
On February 25th, a delegation comprising seven congressional staffers from the United States paid a visit to SPYM/ISSUP India in New Delhi for discussions regarding drug policies and related challenges in India. This visit was facilitated by the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) based in Washington D.C.
"NAVCHETNA: A New Consciousness on Life Skills and Drug Education for School Children"
ISSUP India Chapter efficiently conducted a two-day training program for Master Trainers on the NAVCHETNA Module, held from 23rd to 24th January 2024 in Faridabad, Haryana, with support. The primary focus was to enhance awareness and provide education on life skills and drugs to students in schools. The initial training involved four separate batches comprising 120 teachers each.
Exploring Rehabilitation Innovations: Tihar Jail Officials Visit SPYM's Juvenile Drug-De-Addiction Center
On November 18, 2023, Mr. Sanjay Beniwal, the Director General of Tihar Jail, led a delegation, including the Deputy Inspector General and additional officials, in a visit to SPYM's Juvenile Drug-De-
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director, ONDCP and US Embassy Officials Visit SPYM's Unique De-Addiction Center for the Homeless
On the 21st of November 2023, Dr. Rahul Gupta, the Director of the Executive Office of the President at the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in collaboration with Professor John and Gary B Applegarth, the First Secretary of Political Affairs at the US Embassy, paid a visit to the distinctive De-
Intention to expand ISSUP India National Chapter
A memorable day with distinguished guests! Hosting Bethany Kastrinsky from the U.S. Department of State, Robert Leventhal, and Mr. Aditya Phatak from the US Embassy in Delhi at our Juvenile Drug De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Center.
On October 10, 2023, we had the privilege of hosting Robert Leventhal, Deputy Director of the INL Bureau Office of Global Crime Issues in Washington DC, along with Bethany Kastrinsky, Transnational Crime Program Advisor, Foreign Affairs Officer, Global Programs and Policy at the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State, and Mr. Aditya Phatak from the US Embassy in Delhi.
“NAVCHETNA: A new Consciousness on Life Skills and Drug Education for School Children”
ISSUP India Chapter has effectively organized a three-day training program for Master trainers on the NAVCHETNA Module from 04th - 06th October 2023 at SCERT, Delhi. The primary objective of this training was to enhance awareness and deliver education on life skills and drugs to students in schools. The training took place in two separate batches, with one batch conducted in English and the other in Hindi.
5 Days Training Programme on Skill Development for Counsellors working in Drug Rehabilitation Centres from 24th - 28th September 2023
The said training program is to enhance the capacity of service providers (Counsellors and Social Workers) primarily working in Drug Rehabilitation Centres in India.
