YINGKIONG : The 20th meeting of the Narco Coordination (NCORD) Committee was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall here on Tuesday to review measures taken by various stakeholders and formulate strategies to strengthen Upper Siang district’s fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
Welcoming the participants, Upper Siang Deputy Superintendent of Police Gocham Sakter outlined the objectives of the meeting and called for stronger inter-departmental coordination and meaningful deliberations to ensure effective implementation of NCORD initiatives.
Presiding over the meeting, Upper Siang Assistant Commissioner (Headquarters) Binti Libang urged members to implement the committee’s resolutions in letter and spirit and intensify coordinated efforts to make the district drug-free. She stressed the need for sustained awareness campaigns, preventive measures and collective responsibility to address the growing challenge of substance abuse.
Sikiing Koje Charitable Society Yingkiong Chairperson Dr Mity Jopir advocated a multi-pronged approach to combat the drug menace, emphasising greater collaboration among community-based organisations (CBOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the police and the district administration to build a strong community-led movement against substance abuse.
Heads of various departments, including the Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE), District Health Officer (DHO), Sub-Divisional Officer (Telecom), Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Yingkiong, District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO), and representatives of the Adi Baane Kebang (ABK), Upper Siang Unit, shared their suggestions and experiences during the meeting.
Participants stressed the need for a practical and coordinated approach to intensify public awareness, strengthen vigilance and curb the spread of drug and substance abuse across the district.
The committee also took serious note of the poor telecommunications network in Katan circle and urged the Sub-Divisional Officer (Telecom) to ensure its early restoration, citing the communication difficulties faced by the public as well as the district administration and police. (DIPR)
