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Punjab's de-addiction freeze raises monopoly concerns
Punjab has issued no new private de-addiction centre licences since 2022, leaving nearly 100 centres in the hands of 12 operators. A health department freeze and suspended regulatory curbs have raised concerns about competition and oversight.
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