Under the decisive leadership of the Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a significant step has been taken to reinforce the goal of a Drug-Free Himachal at the grassroots level. As part of this initiative, simultaneous meetings of Drug De-addiction Committees were convened in 234 highly drug-affected Panchayats across the State. The meetings were organised to strengthen community participation and activate an effective local-level prevention mechanism.
These meetings were organised in compliance with the decisions taken during the 6th State-Level NCORD Meeting held at Dharamshala on 2nd December 2025, wherein the Chief Minister categorically emphasized that the fight against drugs must evolve from an administrative exercise into a statewide people’s movement, with reactivation of Drug De-addiction Committees as a key pillar.
The primary objectives of the meetings included reconstitution and revitalization of the Drug De-addiction Committees, a comprehensive assessment of the prevailing drug scenario at the panchayat level, identification of vulnerable areas and hotspots, and formulation of concrete, time-bound action plans through coordinated efforts of the police, health, education and other concerned departments. Special emphasis was laid on ensuring active community participation, particularly of youth, along with the establishment of a robust and regular monitoring mechanism.
During the meetings, local intelligence related to drug trafficking was reviewed, community-based awareness programmes were planned, and detailed deliberations were held on forthcoming prevention and enforcement strategies. These efforts aim to make the anti-drug campaign more effective at the grassroots and transform society into an active stakeholder in this collective mission.
Reiterating the appeal of the Chief Minister, the Himachal Pradesh Police urges all citizens, especially the youth, to promptly share any information related to drug abuse or trafficking by dialling 112 or contacting the nearest police station. The identity of the informant will be kept strictly confidential.
