05/04/2025
DISTRICT LEVEL NCORD MEETING
04/04/2025, Yingkiong : 3rd Monthly NCORD (Narco Coordination) Meeting of the year was held today at DC conference Hall, Yingkiong.
The meeting was convened by Shri Token Saring, SP-cum-convener, Upper Siang who stressed on active participation from every nook and corner of the society to fight the drug menace.
While, Shri Talo Jerang DC-cum-Chairman, Upper Siang distt. reviewed the action taken by various stakeholders as discussed in the last meeting.
He instructed the SDO (Telecom) to focus on speeding up the installation process of network towers in the shadow areas of the district, which were suspected to be infested with drug abuse, as the uninterrupted communication would help keep vigil of the area on a real time basis.
Further, Dr. Mity Apang, chairman Sikiing Koje Charitable Trust, suggested to include ill effects of drugs as a subject in schools. Whilst, Dr. Teng, Medical Superintendent, shared his view on training educational professionals on 'Psychological behaviour of students'.
Taking note of the review, DC-cum-Chairman advised the stakeholders to do the necessary within stipulated time.