Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan on Monday chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the ongoing measures and achievements of stakeholder departments in eradicating drug abuse and trafficking in the district.
The DC sought detailed Action Taken Reports from all departments including directions issued in previous meetings. The review focused on enforcement actions, seizure and legal proceedings against drug supply networks and implementation of IEC and awareness activities under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan across educational institutions, Panchayats and Municipal areas.
“While awareness activities under the ongoing 100-day intensive campaign are being conducted across the district, there is a need to further intensify efforts,” the DC emphasised. She directed Education, Health, Social Welfare, Labour, ICDS, DYSSO and other line departments to strictly adhere to the district roster and ensure conduct of awareness programmes on a daily basis.
Stressing the importance of strong enforcement, the DC called for stringent legal action against drug peddlers to curb the supply of contraband substances. She also highlighted the need for robust monitoring in educational institutions and medical establishments, along with strengthening surveillance mechanisms in vulnerable and hotspot areas.
The DC underscored that inter-departmental coordination and sustained efforts are crucial to effectively tackle the menace of drug abuse. She further stressed the importance of timely treatment and rehabilitation of affected individuals, along with their empowerment through various self-employment and government welfare schemes. The meeting was attended by ASP Garu Ram Bhardwaj, CPO Kasturi Lal, heads of all line departments and other concerned officers.