Day: December 31, 2024

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RAJOURI, DEC 31:- A meeting of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Committee was held here today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa to deliberate on relief cases under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

The committee reviewed 63 cases related to relief and rehabilitation. After detailed discussions and scrutiny, 18 cases were rejected as they were found not to be covered under the prescribed guidelines, 07 cases were referred back to the respective Tehsildar for reverification to ensure accurate assessment & 38 cases were approved for sanction of relief under the SDRF.

The ADDC emphasized the importance of adhering to SDRF guidelines while ensuring that genuine beneficiaries receive the necessary support in a timely manner. He directed the concerned officers to expedite the processing of approved cases and complete the reverification of referred cases at the earliest.

The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Revenue Department and other members of the SOP Committee.

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RAJOURI, DEC 31:– A meeting of the District Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma to discuss strategies for combating drug abuse in the district.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the enforcement measures taken across the sub-divisions, including Koteranka, Sunderbani, Kalakote, Nowshera, and Thanamandi, to identify and take action against drug peddlers. Emphasizing the importance of collective efforts, he directed all stakeholders to intensify measures to curb the drug menace.

The DC highlighted the critical role of public awareness and called for sustained campaigns to educate communities about the dangers of drug abuse. Regulation of pharmaceutical shops was another key point of discussion. It was informed that inspections were conducted on 124 pharmaceutical shops, leading to the suspension of six licenses. Additionally, CCTV cameras have been installed in all pharmaceutical shops, while 679 shops have been computerized. The DC directed the completion of computerization for the remaining shops.

SSP Rajouri underscored the collective responsibility of the departments and the need for grassroots monitoring to address the issue effectively.

Further, the Deputy Commissioner instructed all ADMs to collaborate with BMOs to conduct home visits of individuals treated at drug de-addiction centers. This initiative aims to gather feedback and ensure that rehabilitated individuals do not relapse into substance abuse.

The administration reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating drug abuse in the district through stringent enforcement, enhanced public awareness, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

The meeting was attended by SSP Rajouri, Gaurav Sikarwar; ACR, Mohd Jhangir Khan; ACD, Vijay Kumar; DSWO, Abdul Raheem, and other senior officers. ADCs and SDMs participated virtually.