After conducting over 100 consciousness programmes in varied colleges within the metropolis because the launch of the programme, the police are searching for methods to succeed in out to folks, academics and group members with related classes. The bigger plan is to facilitate a platform to carry collectively a number of departments and companies combating the drug menace, based on high cops.
Apart from creating consciousness concerning the ill-effects of drug abuse, the police are additionally aiming to strengthen the reporting mechanism by means of the venture. Steps to accentuate the initiative have been mentioned at a gathering of high cops and representatives of varied departments and companies held on the Police District Headquarters Training corridor on Wednesday (August 20).
“Multiple departments and companies are doing quite a lot of actions to stop the drug menace. But there isn’t a convergence and synergy between them. A platform is required for bringing about this convergence. Udayam will take the position of coordinating the totally different gamers and bringing synergy amongst them,” District Police Chief (Kochi City) Putta Vimaladitya mentioned on Thursday (August 21).
He mentioned under-reporting stays a problem to struggle the drug menace amongst youngsters, and the reporting construction needs to be strengthened. “People know what is going on the place, however only a few circumstances are reported for varied causes. We want a reliable mechanism for individuals to report the circumstances. Many, together with academics, have identified that folks might not come ahead and report circumstances except there’s a mechanism the place they get help, together with making certain anonymity,” he mentioned.
He mentioned considerations over youngsters getting branded as drug customers have been additionally a significant component stopping individuals from reporting circumstances. “We are pondering of tips on how to overcome the issue,” the officer mentioned.
The scope of peer mentoring and on-line marketing campaign amongst youngsters was additionally mentioned at Wednesday’s assembly.
More classes
The police have determined to carry consciousness classes for fogeys, academics and group members within the coming days. The classes will likely be held by means of Residents Associations and Parents and Teachers Associations.
“Apart from consciousness talks, we have now additionally been conducting quite a lot of activity-based classes, together with competitions for youngsters. The classes are being held by a panel of over 50 educated counsellors chosen from institutes,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order and Traffic) Aswathy Jiji mentioned.
Published – August 21, 2025 09:32 pm IST
