Yingkiong, Jan 9: The Monthly District Level NCORD (Narco-Coordination) meeting of Upper Siang district was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Upper Siang, Talo Jerang. The meeting was attended by members of the NCORD Committee and representatives of various stakeholder departments.
During the meeting, the committee reviewed the action plans and initiatives undertaken by all stakeholders to curb drug abuse and related anti-social activities in the district. While reviewing the progress, the Deputy Commissioner expressed serious concern that despite repeated awareness campaigns, a few individuals continue to defy administrative orders and indulge in anti-social activities, which are detrimental to society.
The Deputy Commissioner also expressed strong displeasure over the persistent network connectivity issues in the district particularly in Katan Circle. He pointed out that the non-operationalisation of 22 BSNL mobile towers, despite repeated requests from the district administration, has adversely affected public communication, grievance redressal, surveillance of drug-related activities, and the prevention of safe passage for drug peddlers. He instructed the SDO (Telecom) to ensure that the network connectivity issues are resolved immediately in the larger public interest.
Dr. Joyonto Perme,a Veterinary Officer,  actively involved in anti-drug campaign activities in Upper Siang district, shared the current status of drug and substance abuse cases reported from various villages. He emphasized the need to intensify action-oriented awareness programmes to sensitize the public about the long-term consequences of drug abuse, particularly on future generations. He also called upon the district administration and police for continued cooperation to root out the menace.
Dr. Karo Teng, Senior Psychiatrist, District Hospital, Yingkiong, briefed the members on the new guidelines and norms for the treatment of drug addicts at the Drug De-addiction Centre. Superintendent of Police Shri Token Saring and other members also shared the issues faced by their respective departments and the actions being initiated to address them.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to strengthen coordination, enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation efforts to make Upper Siang district drug-free. DIPRO

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