Jammu District Magistrate Forms Nasha Nigrani Samitis to Lead Grassroots Anti-Drug Campaign

JAMMU, April 27, 2026 — In a major push to eradicate substance abuse, District Magistrate Rakesh Minhas has formally ordered the constitution of Village and Ward-level Nasha Nigrani Samitis across the Jammu district.

Launched under the Lieutenant Governor’s 100-Day Anti-Drug Campaign, these committees aim to transform the fight against narcotics into a community-driven movement. By involving local residents in detection, surveillance, and referral, the administration seeks to ensure early identification of drug peddling and provide a non-stigmatizing support system for those struggling with addiction.

To ensure seamless coordination, a District Control Room has been established at the Emergency Operations Centre to link these grassroots committees with health, police, and social welfare departments in real time.

The newly formed Samitis are entrusted with a four-fold mandate that includes monitoring the sale of banned substances, flagging the informal sale of prescription medicines like Tramadol, and maintaining a confidential register of individuals requiring help.

While these committees are authorized to conduct weekly awareness activities and keep a vigil on village entry points, the order explicitly prohibits them from exercising executive or punitive powers, such as conducting raids, searches, or detentions.

All information gathered by the Samitis is to be treated as strictly confidential, ensuring that the focus remains on referral and rehabilitation rather than shaming or policing.To maintain accountability, Block Development Officers have been tasked with reviewing weekly reports from each Samiti, with their performance directly reflected in their annual appraisals.

The administration has also introduced a robust incentive framework, including “Nasha Mukt Yuva Samman” awards for active members and community assets for top-performing blocks.

By integrating these local committees into the National Food Security Act database and providing clear reporting timelines—including a 24-hour feedback loop for urgent intelligence—the District Magistrate aims to declare villages “drug-free” within 90 days, fostering a safer and more resilient society through collective responsibility.