Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of the UT-wide ‘100 Days NashaMukt J&K’ campaign, which was kickstarted by the Lieutenant Governor on April 11 from MA Stadium, Jammu.
The meeting was attended by all Administrative Secretaries designated as District Mentors by the Government, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir, Director, Information; Director, School Education, Jammu/Kashmir; HoDs from Social Welfare and Health Departments along with Deputy Commissioners of all districts.
Addressing the meeting Chief Secretary emphasized the need for a mass movement to address drug-related issues across Jammu and Kashmir, urging all stakeholders to engage every household during a three-month campaign. He called for each department and district to develop a robust implementation plan, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all Panchayats and Urban Local Body wards. During a detailed review, the Chief Secretary requested input from District Mentors and Deputy Commissioners on their planned activities, highlighting the importance of capturing data on the ‘NashaMukt J&K’ portal. He stressed the need for measurable outcomes, such as the number of individuals reached and actions taken against drug peddlers, to be systematically recorded and reported. Key departments, including Health, Social Welfare, and Home, were directed to intensify their efforts and achieve quantifiable targets. A comprehensive review of Drug De-Addiction Centres was also mandated to ensure compliance with standards and availability of facilities. Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti, underscored the importance of strengthening enforcement and promoting the Tele-MANAS helpline, suggesting its integration with emergency response services for better monitoring. Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sarmad Hafeez, outlined the campaign’s structure, which began with a ‘Padh Yatra’ led by the Lieutenant Governor. The initiative aims to mobilize youth and engage various community groups, including students and volunteers, in awareness programs. Law enforcement agencies will intensify actions against drug trafficking, while districts will coordinate referrals of drug abuse victims to treatment facilities. The campaign will focus on youth mobilization and interventions in schools, colleges, and local communities, with extensive publicity through various media channels. Each district will appoint a nodal officer for coordination and monitoring, ensuring a robust daily reporting mechanism to maintain comprehensive oversight of the campaign’s progress.
