Youth, student organisations in Kerala extend support to Operation Toofan
Youth and student organizations in Kerala have pledged their support for 'Operation Toofan,' a government-led anti-drug enforcement campaign. The initiative includes plans for increased surveillance, awareness programs, and a new counseling service for students.
Why it matters
The collaboration between government and youth groups highlights a community-based approach to addressing substance abuse issues in the region.
Youth and student organisations pledged support to the anti-drug enforcement drive of the Kerala government, Operation Toofan, on Wednesday.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala convened a meeting attended by 47 representatives of nearly 25 youth and student organisations. He emphasised that the initiative would be strengthened through coordinated efforts involving youth and student organisations, irrespective of political affiliations.
He also announced that additional consultations would be held to ensure wider participation and to incorporate suggestions from stakeholders.
The representatives of various organisations put forward several recommendations to enhance the campaign. These included involving university and college unions, strengthening measures to curb online drug trafficking, protecting the identity of informants, increasing parental and teachers’ participation in awareness efforts and intensifying surveillance on social media platforms used for drug-related activities.
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