Archive · 25 Sep 2025
HP to launch Anti-Chitta Volunteer Scheme
The Himachal Pradesh government is starting a new program called the Anti-Chitta Volunteer Scheme to help stop drug abuse.
The program will involve over 1,000 volunteers across the state.
These volunteers will help spread awareness about the dangers of drugs like 'chitta', report suspicious activities, and connect people with counseling and rehabilitation.
The volunteers will also get training and will be paid for their time.
The government is committed to fighting drugs, and this scheme is part of that effort to protect the youth.
The Anti-Chitta Volunteer Scheme will engage over 1,000 volunteers.
Volunteers will raise awareness, report suspicious activity and help affected people.
Volunteers will assist in rallies, street plays and social media campaigns.
Volunteers will receive an honorarium for their services.
The government is prioritizing a drug-free Himachal Pradesh.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government
- What
- Launching the Anti-Chitta Volunteer Scheme
- When
- Announced on Independence Day; implementation ongoing
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To fight against drug abuse and make Himachal Pradesh drug-free
- Scheme Name
- Anti-Chitta Volunteer Scheme (ACVS)
- Purpose
- Strengthen fight against drug abuse
- Volunteers
- More than 1,000 across HP
- Volunteer Duties
- Awareness, reporting, linking to resources
- Volunteer Safety
- Confidentiality & protection ensured
- Training
- 2-day program on NDPS Act & procedures