Additional Director General, Ministry of Home Affairs, Raj Kumar and Regional Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Amanjeet Singh today paid a courtesy call on Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap.
During the meeting, the officials briefed the Deputy Commissioner about various initiatives and activities being undertaken by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the NCB under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. They also discussed measures for effective implementation of the campaign and efforts to enhance public awareness against drug abuse.
Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap apprised the officials of the initiatives being undertaken by the district administration to sensitise people about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to contribute towards achieving the goal of a drug-free Himachal Pradesh. He informed that the officers of District Administration has adopted various schools in the district where they visit from time to time and sensitize the students to stay away from drugs.
He said that, besides taking effective action against drug-related activities, the district administration was also broadening public awareness initiatives by encouraging greater participation of youth and the general public in the fight against drug abuse.
NCB Seeks Land for Zonal Office
The NCB officials urged the Deputy Commissioner to make land available at the earliest for establishing a zonal office of the Narcotics Control Bureau in Shimla. The Deputy Commissioner assured them of early and positive action in the matter.
He also assured the Ministry of Home Affairs and the NCB of all possible support from the district administration for the effective implementation of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan across the district.
Assistant Director, Press Information Bureau (PIB), Shimla, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma and Media and Communication Officer, PIB Chandigarh, Ahmad Khan were also present on the occasion.
