Kohima, June 27 (MExN): District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) organised and conducted seminars and sensitization programmes across the State, commemorating the International Day of Anti-Drugs and Illicit Trafficking. Various programmes were held in collaboration with church bodies, schools, NGOs targeting venerable sections of the society.
Considering the phenomenal rise in drug trafficking and drug abuse amongst the youth, children and adolescence has serious complications, adversely affecting national health and economy, the Legal services Authorities felt that a contribution to the society can be extended by playing a role in the reduction of supply and demand, de-addiction and rehabilitation against drug abuse and addict.
In spite of comprehensive legislations such as ‘The Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940’ and ‘The NDPS Act 1983’ drug abuse is growing manifold.
To curb this rising issue, the Legal Services Authorities under the aegis of Justice & Law department, Nagaland, endeavors to implement the action plan of National Legal Services Authority (Central Authority) under the Scheme ‘Legal services to the victims of drug abuse and eradication of drug menace scheme – 2015.’ “This Scheme ensures to disseminate awareness to the general masses the legal provisions, various programmes and schemes of the Government and to ensure essential legal services to the victims of drug trafficking and drug abuse,” stated a press release issued by the DLSA. The Legal Services Authorities intends to co-ordinate with De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Center for rights of drug victims and launch sensitization programmes in coordination with various stake holders.
DLSAs observes International Day of Anti-Drugs and Illicit Trafficking
Zunheboto: The day was observed by Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority led by Khesheli Chishi, District & Session Judge and Chairman, Zunheboto DLSA, along with Atoka Achumi, Civil Judge (Jr.) & Secretary, ZDLSA and Para Legal Volunteer. The team visited the de-addiction centre for drug addicts and alcoholics run by KRIPA Foundation on the outskirts of Zunheboto town and conducted a seminar with the inmates and management of KRIBA Foundation, Zunheboto presenting the benefits and provisions on the central Schemes by National Legal Services Authority, a Scheme called ‘Legal services to the victims of drug abuse and eradication of drug menace scheme – 2015’.
Tuensang: In Tuensang, the district Legal services Authority in association with DEF and Police Baptist Church, Tuensang commemorated International Day of Anti-Drugs and Illicit Trafficking chaired by Antimangyang, Panel Lawyer, Tuensang DLSA. The programme was conducted with resource person as Cheliam, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Tuensang introducing the topic on NALSA Schemes-2015, Legal services to the victims of drug abuse and eradication of drug menace. Legal Provisions on Narcotic Drugs and illicit trafficking was highlighted by Yimtsusangla, Panel Lawyer, DLSA Tuensang. A short play was also presented by Youth Department of Police Baptist Church, Tuensang. The programme started with invocation by Wangshi, ASI, Youth Advisor, with keynotes address by Uniel Kichu, IPS, SDPO Tuensang and winded up with the benediction by Khumchong Stm, Associated Pastor, Youth, Police Baptist Church, Tuensang.
Mokokchung: Mokokchung District Legal services Authority along with the Para Legal Volunteers Talimoa and Along visited Care Counseling Center with a message that Drug abuse, usage, disorders are preventable and treatable. Booklets and Leaflets on the agenda of Anti-Drugs and Illicit Trafficking were also distributed.
Longleng: The Longleng District Legal services Authority organized a sensitization programme to observe the day. The programme chaired by Imlichuba Phom, Para Legal Volunteer was led by the resource persons, Chuje, Programme Manager, Yingli Mission Society, Longleng and Mane Phom, Panel Lawyer Longleng DLSA as resource Person.
Dimapur: In Dimapur, District & Session Judge and Chairman, Dimapur District Legal services Authority, Dimapur, initiated the observance of the day by creating awareness about the impact of drug abuse and highlighted the legal provision and NALSA scheme 2015 to curb and eradicate the illicit drug abuse and drug traffic, targeted at various churches in Dimapur. Pamphlets on Legal Provisions of Drugs Act were distributed to all the Church congregations. The awareness programme was also extended to Hindi Baptist church Burma camp, Dimapur.
Kohima: In Kohima the Drugs and Illicit Trafficking day was observed at Sunday School Children, Jakhama Christian Revival Church, organised by Kohima District Legal services Authority. The programme stated with a brief introduction of the importance of the Day by Metseilenuo, Para Legal Volunteer of KDLSA. Keduvi Zhotso, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA, highlighted on the NALSAS scheme ‘Legal services to the victims of drug abuse and eradication of drug menace scheme – 2015’. Dr. Ayo Thao spoke on health issues related to Drug abuse and use. Legal aspects on child Rights was presented by Zhkuseto Natso, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA. The programme ended with a closing remark from V. Ashu Theyo, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA.
