Ziro, Dec 23: Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri district Oli Perme convened the 14th District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Review Meeting at the District Secretariat, Ziro, on Tuesday to review measures taken to curb drug abuse and illegal cultivation of narcotic substances in the district.
Superintendent of Police, Keni Bagra briefed the gathering on the action taken on decisions taken during the previous NCORD meeting. He informed that the committee has decided to place greater emphasis on awareness generation, as people fall prey to drugs and other contraband substances due to lack of awareness. In this regard, the Lower Subansiri Police is conducting at least five awareness camps per month in educational institutions, including schools and colleges.
Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme appreciated the efforts of the Police Department in particular and the district level NCORD Committee as a whole, for their sustained and coordinated efforts in combating drug abuse. She stressed the need for continued vigilance, preventive measures and active community participation to safeguard the youth from the menace of drugs.
The District Level NCORD Committee further decided to conduct joint surveys of the premises and surrounding areas of all educational institutions, as well as other identified doubtful locations, to check the illegal cultivation of opium, cannabis and marijuana before the next NCORD meeting. The committee also resolved to collaborate with NGOs such as AWAZ, TSD etc. to strengthen community participation and awareness during the exercise.
During the meeting, District Medical Officer Dr. Millo Kunya and Deputy Director, ICDS, Kago Maya Gyati also shared their views and suggestions on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation related to substance abuse.
Among others, Trade Development Officer-cum-DIPRO In-charge Tai Arun, a member of Tanii Supun Dukun (TSD) and personnel from Police, ITBP and CRPF attended the meeting.

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