J&K LG reviews preparedness for anti-drug drive
Jammu, April 10 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day campaign under the "Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan" (drug-free J&K drive). The campaign will be marked by a series of awareness programmes akin to neighbouring Punjab. "The lieutenant governor will flag off the 'padyatra' (march) from MA Stadium, Jammu, on April 11 followed by a similar large-scale launch in Srinagar during the first week of May," said an official spokesperson.
The LG emphasised on mass public participation of students and youth, NCC, NSS, Scouts & Guides, volunteers, civil society organisations, political parties, public representatives and the general public to maximise outreach and awareness.
"The influx of drugs is a part of a larger international conspiracy to jeopardise the future of the J&K youth," the LG said.
He directed continuous and intensive drives to dismantle drug trafficking networks. "Don't touch the innocent and don't spare the culprit is our policy. We must identify the real victims of drug abuse and make efforts for their rehabilitation," he said.
The meeting also discussed a series of activities planned and a department-wise activity calendar prepared for the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan.UT and divisional-level committees have been constituted for the implementation of the IEC (information, education, and communication) campaign and action plan.
The LG directed making the campaign a jan aandolan.He also called for the integration of public suggestions along with feedback to make the campaign more impactful.
"The common public should also be encouraged to report drug abuse cases," he said.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Special DG (Coordination) SJM Gillani, Principal Secretary (Home) among others. htc...
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