Archive · 13 Jan 2026
HP to hold anti-chitta gram sabhas
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, announced that special meetings called 'anti-chitta gram sabhas' will be held in all villages on January 21 and 22.
These meetings will discuss how to stop the use and sale of a dangerous drug called chitta, which is like heroin.
The government is also organizing sports tournaments to spread awareness.
They will identify and demolish properties owned by drug smugglers.
Schools will teach students about the dangers of chitta, and local leaders and community groups will help in the campaign.
The goal is to break the chain of drug trafficking and help young people who are addicted.
Anti-chitta gram sabhas to be held in all panchayats on January 21-22 to discuss chitta-related issues and rehabilitation of affected youth.
Statewide awareness campaigns and sports tournaments to be organized to educate people about the harmful effects of chitta.
Properties owned by chitta smugglers have been identified and will be demolished.
Education department directed to include a chapter on the harmful effects of chitta in school textbooks.
Gram panchayat pradhans and panchayat samiti members to be involved in panchayat-level de-addiction committees, along with farmer producer organisations and women’s self-help groups.
- Who
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and various departments of Himachal Pradesh government
- What
- Organization of anti-chitta gram sabhas and awareness campaigns
- When
- January 21-22, 2024
- Where
- All panchayats in Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To review information related to chitta (adulterated heroin), discuss rehabilitation of affected youth, and raise awareness about the harmful effects of chitta
- Date of gram sabhas
- January 21-22, 2024
- Awareness campaigns
- Statewide campaigns and sports tournaments
- Properties to be demolished
- Properties owned by chitta smugglers
- Education department directive
- Include a chapter on chitta's harmful effects in school textbooks
- Involvement of local bodies
- Gram panchayat pradhans and panchayat samiti members to be part of de-addiction committees
- Involvement of community groups
- Farmer producer organisations and women’s self-help groups to be involved in the campaign
