Srinagar: The centre is implementing a Whole of Government Approach to eliminate co-terror networks and drug syndicates, ensuring that future generations are freed from the vicious cycle of drug addiction, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Saturday.
In his address on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, Sinha said the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan have been implemented for this purpose.
“To make J&K NashaMukt, various initiatives are being taken up through monitoring and counselling to combat drug menace which includes Aadhaar-based dispensing systems, enhance surveillance, and ensure strict enforcement to prevent misuse of medicinal preparations in coordination with NGOs & other stakeholders,” he said, adding, “Drug De-addiction infrastructure has been created in all 20 districts with availability of anti-drug treatment facilities.”
He said 377 Panchayats have been made NashaMukt. “Drug awareness camps are being organized in villages, schools and colleges,” he said, adding, “Strict action is being taken against drug peddlers and contraband substances are being seized, FIRs registered and property of peddlers seized.”
He said the “successful conduct of Assembly Elections underscores the positive change and this achievement is credited to all the citizens who participated in this democratic exercise, demonstrating their faith in our democratic values and future of Jammu and Kashmir.”
“The people now look to the Government with renewed expectations, aspiring for an environment that promotes meaningful employment, sustainable development, social inclusivity, and robust economic growth – paving the way for an enhanced quality of life for all,” he said, adding, “For further strengthening and ensuring peoples’ participation at a broader level, elections for Local Bodies will be conducted for establishing 3-Tier Governance structure.”
Whole of govt approach to eliminate drug syndicates: LG
