Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- Odisha will launch a comprehensive programme in coordination with various departments to curb illegal drug trafficking and marijuana cultivation across the state,
Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced.
Harichandan stated that public awareness would be raised through traditional folk performances
such as Pala, Daskathia, Goti dance, roadside plays, and school-level essay competitions aimed
at educating youth about the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking.
According to official sources on Saturday, illegal drug trafficking has significantly declined since the new government assumed office.
The Excise Department, along with the police and special squads, has been conducting regular raids. As a result, n...