A district-level NCORD Committee meeting was convened by the Upper Siang district police at the DC office in Yingkiong on Friday to review the progress made by various stakeholders and discuss new initiatives for strengthening anti-drug campaigns across the district.
Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang chaired the meeting, emphasizing the need for a realistic and coordinated approach to achieving the goal of a drug-free Upper Siang. He called upon all stakeholders to intensify their efforts through greater collaboration, sustained awareness campaigns, and community participation.
The meeting also addressed the issue of poor network connectivity and its adverse impact on public services and government functioning. The deputy commissioner directed the BSNL SDO (Telecom) to ensure early restoration of non-functional BSNL services in the affected areas and to upgrade network bandwidth wherever necessary to meet the growing communication needs of the people.
The importance of community participation in combating substance abuse was highlighted, with Jerang instructing the departments concerned to compile a list of NGOs, SHGs, women’s groups, and other community-based organisations. This will facilitate a separate meeting to formulate a comprehensive and coordinated anti-drug awareness strategy.
District Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Karo Teng presented the status of the Drug De-Addiction Centre in Yingkiong and highlighted the government’s upcoming initiatives aimed at strengthening rehabilitation and support services for individuals affected by substance abuse.
Various stakeholders, including DSP Gocham Sakter, Sikiing Koje Charitable Society chairperson Dr Mity Jopir, and representatives from other organisations, shared their views on enhancing awareness, promoting community engagement, and adopting a multi-stakeholder approach to effectively address the growing menace of drug abuse in the district.
The meeting was attended by all stakeholders of the District NCORD Committee.
