Substance abuse has been a persistent issue in Arunachal Pradesh, severely affecting the potential of the state, especially the youths. However, GoAP is actively taking measures to combat addiction and create a positive change for the youth.
To heighten awareness and educate the public on the dangers of drug use, the state government established the ‘Arunachal Against Substance’ campaign. The initiative aims to assist the families of addicts and offer them support while encouraging drug users to seek help from rehab facilities. The program will provide a safe and healthy environment for individuals to turn their life around and enable them to begin with a clean slate. It offers vital resources such as helplines, online counselling, and testimonials from people who have overcome addiction.
There are also NGOs and non-governmental organizations working tirelessly to promote awareness around drug abuse throughout the whole state. The Indian Army has played a significant role in this cause by organizing youth-targeted awareness campaigns and engaging them in various sports activities. Women initiatives such as WASE are increasing awareness and advocating against drug abuse among young people, with the entire female population of Arunachal Pradesh supporting the idea of a drug-free state.
Through their determination and persistence, the state is moving in the right direction towards a drug-free future. We invite citizens to share their thoughts on the impact created through these ongoing campaigns at ground level. What other measures should be taken by GoAP to eradicate substance abuse from its roots?
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
In the fight against drug addiction, various non-government bodies have also been contributing their best in spreading awareness on the issue in every nook and corners of the state. Many NGOs have taken up the responsibility to sensitise villagers and young people on the ill effects of drug abuse by organising various workshops and awareness programmes in villages, schools, community halls and so on.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
The website also aids in imparting information on various de-addiction centres for anyone searching for rehabilitation facilities in the state.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
The auspicious event also featured helpline numbers, online counselling and sharing of experiences and testimonials from others on the same along with the launch of a website called aasa.org.in. This website is dedicated to spreading awareness among juveniles about substance abuse and its ill consequences, various laws and customs related to drug trafficking and to create a drug-free and drug-resistant Arunachal Pradesh in the days to come.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
Going a step beyond to reinforce the campaign, Arunachal Pradesh Govt. roped in veteran actor Sanjay Dutt as its brand ambassador for the 50 years of celebration, who delivered inspirational messages to the youths of the state on matters related to the drug menace. This was another initiative towards sensitising the people of Arunachal Pradesh on drug abuse. Being a survivor himself, his life journey and his struggles have inspired many who are fighting against this menace.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
This campaign envisions providing a helping hand to the families of the afflicted and reaching out to them for their support in any case. It will also help in reaching out to addicted people and motivate them to choose the right path for their future and join rehabilitation centres to fight the addiction. In addition to that, it will help foster a safe and healthy environment for the substance abusers and enable them to start afresh without having to face blames and guilt of the past.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
It has been the earnest endeavour of the state government to eradicate the problem of drug menace from the state and direct the youths towards a healthier future tomorrow. As part of its 50 years celebration this year (2022), the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh launched the ‘Arunachal Against Substance campaign’, to sensitise the general masses on the problems pertaining to substance and drug abuse at multiple levels.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
The participants appealed to religious leaders of churches, masjid, temples, namghars, and meder nello to make Ziro a drug-free society.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
A tenant verification report will also be implemented on a ‘mission mode’ by the district administration and the police in the villages and towns to zero down on peddlers. The inner line passes of migrant labourers and businessmen will also be verified.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
The house resolved that, for a comprehensive approach to contain the menace in the valley, a committee will be constituted in each village and bazaar committee in urban area to monitor and fight drug-related activities within their jurisdictions.
SUTHAHAR P 1 year 10 months ago
The SP on his part informed that 37 drug-related cases have been registered in the past few years. “Ninety-seven arrests have been made, of which 60 were outsiders and 37 locals,” he informed.