Jaipur, Jul 23 (PTI) The Rajasthan government said on Tuesday that an 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force' would soon be formed to control the drug menace in the state.

State Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh informed the members of the Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday that the increasing trend of drug addiction in the state is a serious issue, and the state government is committed to saving the youth from the clutches of drugs.

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He was responding to supplementary questions asked by the member in this regard on behalf of the Home Minister during the Question Hour.

He said the formation of 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force' has been announced in the state budget 2024-25. The state government will take strict action against narcotics.

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