Aizawl, Jun 30 (PTI) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday stressed the need for a compassionate and community-based approach to combat the drug menace in the state. The chief minister was attending a drug disposal programme organised by Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) during which drugs worth over Rs 4.29 crore caught by the Central Anti-Drugs Squad (CADS) of CYMA were destroyed. Also Read | Maharashtra Chakka Jam on July 01: Transport Operators Threaten Indefinite Strike From Tuesday Over E-Challan, Penalties; Check Their Key Demands and Other Details. Speaking on the occasion, Lalduhoma emphasised the importance of building robust support systems not only for individuals struggling with addiction but also for their families and communities. "We need proper rehabilitation centres equipped with skill training, and sustainable livelihood opportunities to ensure that those who have overcome addiction can reintegrate meaningfully into society," he said. Also Read | Who Is Anjali Vishwakarma? All About Woman IPS Who Got Into Heated Argument With BJP MLC Arun Pathak During Operation Sindoor Cup Match at Kanpur's Green Park Cricket Stadium (Watchy Video). He further said that the government is already in talks with several church organisations to collaborate on establishing quality rehabilitation centres. Praising the vital role of the Young Mizo Association (YMA), the chief minister stated, "Our society must cherish and support institutions like the YMA, whose unwavering dedication to the well-being of our communities is truly commendable. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)