PASIGHAT, Jul 29: The 23rd monthly meeting of the NCORD was held at the DC’s conference hall here today, with ADC (HQs) Pebika Lego (In-charge Deputy Commissioner East Siang) chairing the meeting.
Speaking at the meeting, the ADC directed the immediate closure of rehabilitation centres violating the prescribed SOPs. She also instructed the Tax & Excise and Police Departments to conduct regular joint inspections and initiate stringent action against repeat offenders involved in the illegal sale of liquor, tobacco and narcotic substances. She further directed the authorities to take strict action against bars and late-night DJ establishments found violating the prescribed rules.
Emphasizing the importance of sustainable rehabilitation, Lego urged the Department of Industries to coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to facilitate employment opportunities and social reintegration of recovering addicts. She also sought support of WASE (Women against Social Evils) coordination with line department in eliminating all illegal social activities in the district.
Attended by members of the District NCORD Committee and representatives of stakeholder departments, the committee reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions of the previous NCORD meeting.
It was informed that the monitoring committee, led by SDO (J) Makbul Siram, inspected all seven de-addiction and rehabilitation centres in the district and recommended the temporary closure of three private rehabilitation centres for non-compliance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The meeting was also informed that the Assistant Commissioner, Sadar-cum-Town Magistrate had directed nine educational institutions to ensure strict compliance with the ToFEI guidelines and the provisions of the COTPA.
The Police Dept reported that joint enforcement drives were conducted in coordination with the Dist Admin and the Dept of Tax & Excise against the illegal sale of liquor, tobacco and narcotic substances.
During the month, several raids and inspection drives resulted in the seizure of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), beer and breezer products from different parts of the district.
The Dept of Industries informed the house that recovering addicts are being provided vocational and skill development training in computer applications, mushroom cultivation and electrician trades to facilitate their rehabilitation.
During the month, one recovering addict was successfully reintegrated into society, while 16 inmates completed their rehabilitation programme. (DIPRO)