Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Himachal Pradesh Launches Statewide Anti-'Chitta' Campaign on November 15
In Himachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister is starting a big campaign to fight against a type of drug called 'chitta'.
This campaign will begin on November 15 and last for three months.
It's like a special mission to stop people from using and selling this drug.
There will be big rallies, especially in the capital city, Shimla.
Everyone, from students to leaders, will join to show they are against drugs.
The police will also create a special team to catch drug dealers.
They will pay extra attention to villages that have more problems with drugs.
Local committees will be formed in villages to keep an eye on things and report any suspicious activity.
The Chief Minister himself will be watching to make sure the campaign works.
Himachal Pradesh will launch a statewide campaign against 'chitta', a low-grade heroin, starting November 15.
The campaign will span three months and aims to eradicate drug menace through awareness and strict actions.
A rally will be held in Shimla on November 15 to mark the launch, with participation from various sections of society.
A special cell will be formed within the police department, and drug prevention committees will be established at the panchayat level.
The Chief Minister will personally monitor the campaign, with a focus on heavily affected panchayats and training anti-chitta volunteers in colleges.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and government officials, police, legislators, dignitaries, students, and the public
- What
- Launching a statewide campaign against 'chitta' (low-grade heroin)
- When
- Starting November 15 and continuing for three months
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, with a rally in Shimla and focus on affected panchayats
- Why
- To eradicate the menace of 'chitta' and drug abuse completely
Stance on Drug Prevention
Focus Areas
Strategy
Stance on Drug Prevention
Emphasis on a comprehensive and multi-level campaign involving awareness, strict action against the drug mafia, and community participation.
Focus Areas
Focus on specific, heavily affected panchayats, formation of drug prevention committees at the grassroots level, and training volunteers in colleges.
Monitoring and Enforcement
Stance on Drug Prevention
Direct monitoring by the Chief Minister and coordinated efforts from government representatives, police, departments, volunteers, and students.
Focus Areas
Establishment of a special cell within the police department to intensify crackdowns on Chitta networks and utilize the monthly meetings of panchayat-level committees to share reports with law enforcement agencies.
- Campaign Start Date
- November 15
- Campaign Duration
- Three months
- Target Substance
- Chitta (low-grade heroin)
- Launch Event
- Anti-chitta rally in Shimla
- Drug Prevention Committees
- To be formed at panchayat level
- Committee Composition
- Seven members, including a chairperson
