DC Polan John, along with other officials during a review meeting held at the DC’s chamber in Chümoukedima on September 24. (DIPR Photo)
Chümoukedima, September 24 (MExN): Deputy Commissioner Polan John, NCS, on Thursday called for coordinated and sustained efforts by all concerned departments to strengthen the anti-drug campaign in Chümoukedima district.
Addressing a review meeting at the DC's chamber here, John directed departments to submit reports on activities undertaken under the campaign. The reports would be compiled and reviewed in subsequent meetings to ensure effective follow-up, he said.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need to identify and verify illegal or unauthorised de-addiction and rehabilitation centres in accordance with Central Government guidelines, and directed that appropriate action be taken against centres failing to meet the prescribed criteria.
The meeting also reviewed Drug-Free Campus initiatives. John suggested conducting focused awareness programmes in selected schools and forming Drug Awareness Clubs involving students and teachers.
He further called for greater youth engagement through sports and other constructive activities and urged departments to ensure proper utilisation of resources and materials provided under the National Narcotics Control initiatives.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasised that continued inter-departmental coordination and timely reporting would be essential for effective implementation and monitoring of anti-drug activities in the district.
