1670 women panel setup in J-K's Rajouri to boost anti-drug vigilance

Rajouri administration in JK has constituted 1,670 women committees at the panchayat level to strengthen grassroots vigilance and community participation in curbing drug abuse in the district, officials said on Wednesday. The move is aimed at enhancing grassroots vigilance and involving local communities, particularly women, in identifying and reporting drug-related activities in their respective areas, they said.

Rajouri administration in J&K has constituted 1,670 women committees at the panchayat level to strengthen grassroots vigilance and community participation in curbing drug abuse in the district, officials said on Wednesday. Launched by Rajouri Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma on Tuesday, the initiative is part of efforts to intensify the ongoing 100-day campaign under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan in the district. Officials said 1,670 Mahila Samitis have been formed across the district, while training and activation sessions are being organised at the sub-division level to ensure their effective functioning. The move is aimed at enhancing grassroots vigilance and involving local communities, particularly women, in identifying and reporting drug-related activities in their respective areas, they said. ''Women from adjoining panchayats participated in the meetings (on Tuesday) and pledged to play a proactive role in the campaign,'' the officials said. They urged committee members to remain alert and work in close coordination with the administration and law enforcement agencies.