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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar NCORD Reviews Measures to Curb Drug Abuse, Smuggling
Some important grown-ups in a city called Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar had a big meeting.
They met to talk about how to stop bad people from selling and using dangerous drugs.
Drugs are things that can hurt your body and brain if you take them.
The leader of the meeting was the District Collector, and many police officers and other helpers came too.
They discussed how different departments can work together to stop drugs.
They are teaching children in almost 800 schools why drugs are bad.
They also made rules to keep drugs away from schools and colleges.
If anyone sees something suspicious, they can call a special phone number to get help.
The District-Level Anti-Narcotic Substances Executive Committee (NCORD) met under the District Collector's chairmanship at the District Collectorate on Tuesday.
The meeting reviewed measures to prevent the consumption, smuggling and illegal trade of narcotic substances and strengthen coordination among departments.
Superintendent of Police Prakash Jadhav, Zilla Parishad CEO Minnu PM, Deputy SP Sachin Gadhve and officials from FDA, State Excise, Education, Forensic Science Laboratory and MIDC attended.
Officials reported an ongoing public awareness campaign against narcotic substances in nearly 800 schools, along with Drug-Free Fortnight and anti-drug pledge drives.
Directives were issued to enforce the narcotic ban within 100 metres of schools and colleges and to strictly implement e-cigarette regulations; citizens were urged to call the Narcotics Helpline 9175777646.
- Who
- The District Collector chaired the meeting, with Superintendent of Police Prakash Jadhav, Zilla Parishad CEO Minnu PM, Deputy SP Sachin Gadhve and officials from the FDA, State Excise, Education, Forensic Science Laboratory, MIDC and Police departments present.
- What
- A review meeting of the District-Level Anti-Narcotic Substances Executive Committee (NCORD) to curb drug abuse, smuggling and illegal trade of narcotic substances.
- Where
- District Collectorate, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned in the article).
- Why
- To prevent the consumption, smuggling and illegal trade of narcotic substances and ensure effective coordination among various departments, following a Home Department circular and Maharashtra ATS instructions.
Key facts
- Committee
- District-Level Anti-Narcotic Substances Executive Committee (NCORD)
- Chairperson
- District Collector
- Venue
- District Collectorate, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Key Officials Present
- Superintendent of Police Prakash Jadhav, Zilla Parishad CEO Minnu PM, Deputy SP Sachin Gadhve
- Guiding Authorities
- Home Department of the Government of Maharashtra and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)
- Schools in Awareness Campaign
- Nearly 800 schools across the district
- Drug-Free Zone Rule
- Ban on narcotic substances within 100 metres of schools and colleges
- Narcotics Helpline
- 9175777646
Sources
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