Jalandhar, March 13 -- Revenue, housing and urban development minister Hardeep Singh Mundian has directed government departments to intensify efforts under the Punjab government's flagship anti-drug initiative, Yudh Nashian Virudh, aimed at eliminating drug menace from society.

Chairing a review meeting on the progress of key government programmes, Mundian, accompanied by deputy commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal, called upon the police and health departments to adopt a multi-pronged strategy to curb both the supply and demand of drugs. He stressed the need for a coordinated approach among various government agencies to ensure the success of this campaign.

Commissioner of police Dhanpreet Kaur briefed the minister about Jalandhar Commiss...