A new Central government policy is being prepared for the purpose of ensuring de-addiction from drugs in the country, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot said on Sunday.

Speaking in Indore at the inauguration of a three-day public awareness workshop on prevention of drug addiction, the minister said the policy would be announced by March-April next year.

Describing drug addiction as a curse, the minister said coordinated efforts between the government and society were needed to ensure a drugs-free world.