Considering the necessity and importance of systematically rehabilitating individuals who have become addicted to drugs, as well as other individuals who may be identified under the law, and recognizing that this has become a serious issue and a national concern, attention has been directed toward rehabilitating such individuals and guiding them back to a proper path. To fulfill this objective, the “Rehabilitation Bureau” was established under Act No. 2 of 2023. This bureau operates under the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs.
This structured six-month rehabilitation framework ensures that rehabilitees receive holistic psychosocial support, targeted awareness programs, and industry-relevant vocational skills, enabling their successful reintegration into society as empowered, productive, and socially responsible individuals.
In compliance with Section 4(a) of the Rehabilitation Secretariat Act No. 02 of 2023, the Secretariat initiated a three-month rehabilitation program on 16 October 2025 at the Navodaya Tertiary and Vocational Literacy Training Centre, Senapura, marking the commencement of rehabilitation for the first group of voluntary applicants.
The division is mandated to gather preliminary information on individuals referred for rehabilitation through court orders for drug dependence, and to subsequently monitor, review, and support those who have completed treatment and rehabilitation and are reintegrated into society.
The rehabilitation of 12196 misled ex-combatants, conducted under a dedicated legal framework and the leadership of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation, followed a uniquely Sri Lankan humanitarian approach and enabled their successful reintegration into society as productive and law-abiding citizens.
Conducting awareness programs for government officials, school students, and the community on drug prevention and the adverse effects of using dangerous drugs.
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