Mandatory 'Drug-free' Campus Proclamation for Schools and Colleges: Administrative Demand
Scoring a Zero on Substance Abuse: Gautam Budh Nagar Takes a Tough Stand Against Drug Use Among Youth
In an unprecedented move, the Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has declared war on substance abuse among the youth, with schools and colleges expected to attest to the drug-free status of their campuses or face the consequences, officials revealed today.
According to sources, educational institutions that comply with this directive will be acknowledged and honored by the administration. These measures came to light following a discussion at a district-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD), chaired by District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma.
During the meeting, representatives from the district excise department, police department, health authorities, education sector, and NGOs came together to take stock of the enforcement actions taken so far to combat the narcotics issue. The collective input was instrumental in suggesting strategies to intensify Gautam Budh Nagar's anti-drug campaign.
Drug addiction among the youth was pinpointed as one of the pressing issues of our time, with the District Magistrate urging the need for widespread awareness campaigns, implemented in collaboration with medical and engineering colleges, universities, residential welfare associations (RWAs), and voluntary organizations.
Additionally, the District Magistrate directed all concerned departments to undertake surprise inspections in hostels and PG accommodations to ensure their continued independence from any illicit substance-related activities. He also emphasized the importance of sensitizing students residing in these premises.
In line with its commitment to stopping drug abuse, the administration plans to join forces with medical and engineering colleges, universities, RWAs, and NGOs to conduct mass awareness campaigns. The police and excise departments are set to mount coordinated action to eliminate the sources of narcotic supply within the district.
To this end, the excise department has been ordered to circulate a toll-free number across all educational institutions, encouraging anonymous reporting of drug-related incidents. The identity of the informant will be kept confidential in all cases, the District Magistrate stressed.
On the enforcement front, the excise department intends to intensify its efforts and collaborate closely with educational institutions and other stakeholders to create a drug-free environment district-wide.
It's worth noting that the NCORD is a four-tier mechanism established by the central government to promote coordination between various entities involved in fighting drug trafficking and abuse. The district-level NCORD committees play a pivotal role in articulating anti-drug initiatives at the grassroots level.
In the battle against substance abuse among the youth, Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has taken decisive action by implementing measures to ensure a safer and drug-free environment for students. By combining strict enforcement with awareness campaigns, the administration aims to eliminate the drug menace and promote a culture of healthy living and learning.
- The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has declared a war on substance abuse among youth, demanding schools and colleges to attest to their drug-free status, or face consequences, as directed by District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma.
- Educational institutions that comply with this directive will be recognized and honored by the administration, signifying their commitment to a drug-free environment.
- The strategy to intensify Gautam Budh Nagar's anti-drug campaign was devised during a district-level meeting of the Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD), chaired by Verma.
- The meeting saw representatives from various sectors, including the district excise department, police department, health authorities, education sector, and NGOs, brainstorming to tackle the issue of drug addiction among the youth.
- Awareness campaigns are to be implemented in collaboration with medical and engineering colleges, universities, residential welfare associations (RWAs), and voluntary organizations to spread awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.
- Sensitizing students residing in hostels and PG accommodations is also a priority, as these premises will undergo surprise inspections to ensure their continued independence from any illicit substance-related activities.
- In an effort to eliminate sources of narcotic supply within the district, the police and excise departments will collaborate closely and conduct coordinated actions.
- To facilitate anonymous reporting of drug-related incidents, the excise department will circulate a toll-free number across all educational institutions, with the informant's identity remaining confidential at all times.
- Joining forces with medical and engineering colleges, universities, RWAs, and NGOs, the administration aims to conduct mass awareness campaigns promoting healthy living, learning, mental health, education-and-self-development, fitness-and-exercise, and health-and-wellness.
- The district-level NCORD committees play a vital role in articulating anti-drug initiatives at the grassroots level, as part of the four-tier mechanism established by the central government to combat drug trafficking and abuse.
