Delhi Govt Orders CCTV Cameras in Pharmacies to Combat Child Drug Abuse

The Delhi government mandates pharmacies and medical stores to install CCTV cameras to prevent drug abuse among children. A directive from the drugs control department aims to stop the sale of restricted drugs to minors without prescriptions. Compliance with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights guidelines is stressed.

The Delhi government has issued an order requiring all pharmacies and medical stores to install CCTV cameras as a measure to combat drug abuse among children, officials confirmed on Friday.

The directive from the drugs control department is focused on preventing the unauthorized sale of Schedule H, H1, and X drugs to minors without a valid prescription.

Compliance with guidelines set by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and the Narcotics Control Bureau is being strictly enforced, with chemist associations and regulatory bodies tasked with ensuring adherence.

(With inputs from agencies.)