Karnataka govt. orders tough measures to make State drug-free
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has ordered a coordinated, technology-driven crackdown on drug trafficking across the state. The initiative involves multiple government departments and the use of digital platforms to improve monitoring and public reporting of drug-related activities.
Why it matters
This represents a significant policy shift toward inter-departmental cooperation and digital governance in the fight against substance abuse.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday directed officials to take stringent measures to curb the drug menace and protect youth from substance abuse, asserting that the State government is committed to building a drug-free Karnataka. Chairing a high-level review meeting, attended by Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, senior police officers and heads of various departments, Mr. Kharge stressed the need for coordinated action involving law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, local bodies and technology-driven governance systems.
The article outlines government policy and ministerial directives without expressing an opinion on the efficacy of the measures.
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