Jammu, March 28,2026- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Bhavan., Jammu, to review the progress of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the review, the Lieutenant Governor directed a massive crackdown on drug smuggling networks, particularly those targeting the youth. He warned that “deliberate and sinister efforts” are being made to push young people towards drug addiction and stressed the need for a whole-of-government approach to dismantle the ecosystem of drug abuse and narco-terrorism.
He emphasized that a multi-pronged strategy—combining strict enforcement, preventive measures, and community participation—is crucial to achieving the goal of a Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir. Calling for Jan Bhagidari, he urged citizens to actively support authorities in reporting drug-related activities.
The बैठक focused on five key areas: enforcement, IEC (Information, Education & Communication), counselling, treatment, and rehabilitation. Officials were also directed to strengthen social media monitoring systems to counter misinformation and false narratives.
Highlighting the role of educational institutions, the Lieutenant Governor instructed departments to implement strict deterrents and identify any remnants of narco-terror networks within the system, ensuring stringent action against offenders.
He further called for wider participation from religious leaders, social organisations, ex-servicemen, NCC, NSS, Scouts and Guides, and political leaders in the anti-drug अभियान. Preparations for an upcoming intensive drug awareness campaign across the UT were also reviewed.
The meeting also assessed progress made over the past year, including the onboarding of districts on the Nasha Mukt J&K Portal, engagement of nodal officers, expansion of de-addiction infrastructure, operationalisation of treatment facilities, and implementation of SOPs by various departments.
On the sidelines, the Lieutenant Governor directed officials to prioritise the Vibrant Villages Programme, with a special focus on inclusive development of border areas.
The review reflects the administration’s intensified push to combat drug abuse and safeguard the youth of Jammu & Kashmir.