A review meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) Mechanism was chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhdeve on 13 February at the VC conference hall.

The meeting focused on assessing ongoing initiatives and enhancing collaborative endeavours to combat the menace of drug abuse.

SSP Leh, Shruti Arora, provided an overview of apprehended cases under NCORD in Leh District. Additionally, DC Leh reviewed the progress of drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centres in the district.

District Social Welfare Department, Leh, submitted an awareness video on drug de-addiction and alternative activities to prevent drug addiction. Similarly, the Information Department, Leh,  submitted an awareness video on drug de-addiction.

Recognizing the pivotal role of schools in prevention of drug addiction, DC Leh instructed the Chief Education Officer, Leh to organise mass awareness programs in  schools across Leh district. Emphasizing the importance of proactive engagement, he advocated for the widespread dissemination of awareness videos on drug de-addiction to educate and empower students.

Chief Medical Officer, Leh; Chief Education Officer, Leh and Assistant Director, Information Department Leh attended the meeting.