Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: DC Kupwara reviews preparations for month long Abiyan
Directs officers to work in close coordination for successful conduct of Abiyan
KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 2: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray (IAS) today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the preparations for conduct of month long ‘Nasha
Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ in the district.
Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the officers to work in close coordination and dedication to make the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ successful on the ground.
The Deputy Commissioner said that this is a war against psychotropic drugs and every officer has to play his active role in effective implementation of the programme. He directed the officers to ensure activities conducted during the Abiyan be visible on the ground.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to make the ‘Nasha Mukt Abiyan’ a sensitive programme which should touch the hearts of children especially victims so that they get motivated to come out from the menace.
To make the campaign against the drugs more explicit, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to make a pamphlet titled “Drug is Poison” and circulate among the colleges, schools and other conspicuous places.
The Deputy Commissioner passed on specific directions to each officer to perform their assigned tasks during the month long ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’.
The Deputy Commissioner nominated District Social Welfare Officer as Coordinator and Mentor for smooth conduct and control of the programme in Kupwara district.
The ARTO Kupwara was directed to conduct a big bike rally from Kupwara to Handwara involving youth clubs and officers to send a strong message against the ill effects of drugs. Besides, ARTO Kupwara, Dy SP Traffic Kupwara/Handwara were directed to display drug abuse quotes on all public transport vehicles and bike rally.
The Principals of GDCs and CEO were directed to conduct theme based essay/painting competitions in colleges and schools, besides, student rallies. They were also directed to conduct theme centric wall paintings/ladishah/singing/skits/Nukad-nataks/symposiums/lectures etc.
The ACD and ACP were directed to conduct Gram Sabhas on 8th of this month for constitution of Nasha Mukt Committees at Panchayat Level for identification of victims for their rehabilitation. The ACP was also directed to ensure the ill effects of drug abuse are advocated in Jumma Khutba on Fridays.
The CMO was directed for mandatory display of pamphlets/pictorial warnings on all drug/grocery/ration stores in the district.
All the departments were directed to display warning boards on conspicuous places and public offices/banks illustrating bad effects of psychoactive substance.
Other arrangements were also reviewed and responsibilities were fixed upon the concerned officers. These include civil society driven campaigning/street play, Mega Youth Parliament, capacity building programmes of public functionaries, career counseling & awareness sessions, theme based sports, orientation of parents, destruction of bhang cultivation drives, showcasing of documentaries across all schools/colleges/LEDs in the district and other measures were also discussed.
ACR Kupwara, ACD, ACP, ASP Handwara, CMO, CEO, DSWO, ARTO, DIO, DYS&SO, besides, Principals of all Degree Colleges and concerned officers attended the meeting.(Kupwara Times)
