The project was officially launched on 6th October 2023 at the Crescent Hotel Conference Hall in Kohima under the slogan: “A Drug Free Northeast.” The project is an initiative of Nagaland Youth Movement (NCYM) in collaboration with North Eastern Regional Youth Commission (NERYC) and Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM).
The event was launched by Rupin Sharma, IPS, Director General of Police (DGP), Nagaland. In his speech, Sharma emphasized that the fight against drug abuse is a collective effort. He encouraged the Nagas to unite not only for negative practices but also for positive virtues. Sharma stressed the importance of fostering good moral values and taking responsibility for addressing the problem of drug abuse and addiction to psychotropic substances. He stated, “Distorted mentality is nothing but a crime” and urged the community to abandon the idea of maintaining privacy for those struggling with addiction, emphasizing the need to offer them help and support in overcoming their challenges.
The President of NERYC, Magdalene Anal said that the project targets three North-eastern states of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Arunacha Pradesh, and the duration is for 24 months from April 2023 to March 2023. The gathering also heard from various speakers including Most. Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima and Sr. Wansuklyndog, Lady Animator at NERYC.
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