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The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, on October 6, 2026, arrested a Organized public dialogue. this event youth defense The initiative was a move towards fulfilling the CBN's mandate of preventive efforts and promoting alternative development in areas affected by illicit cannabis cultivation in accordance with the National Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Policy, 2012 and the vision document of Narcotics Control 2026-2029.
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Central Narcotics Bureau officials and people of Malana village during public dialogue in Malana village.
Malana village is known for its distinct cultural heritage, traditional community institutions and its long-term association with illicit cannabis production areas. "Vox Populi Under the initiative, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has provided information to the rural youth and population regarding cannabis, hashish And run awareness campaigns to make people aware of the harmful effects of consuming hashish oil.। “Also, the CBN encouraged villagers to adopt alternative growth and cropping systems and sustainable livelihood models supported by various departments.”
The Jan Samvad also focused on the challenges faced by the community in developing alternative livelihoods, including difficulties in apple cultivation, connectivity, market linkages and fair prices for agricultural products. Activities related to beekeeping, animal husbandry and dairy production, tourism and other locally appropriate livelihood opportunities, the impact of illegal cannabis cultivation on the local ecology, reduction in grazing areas traditionally available for sheep and goats, and deforestation were also discussed.
The Jan Samvad provided an opportunity to the CBN team and the local community to discuss practical challenges as well as sustainable development and alternative livelihood generation.
The people of Malana village collectively resolved to abstain from drug consumption and stop illegal cannabis cultivation.
During the Jan Samvad, the community members took a collective pledge to abstain from drug abuse in the upcoming agricultural season and discourage illegal hemp cultivation, and also resolved to work closely with the Central Narcotics Bureau for alternative livelihood and crop development opportunities. The school children also took a pledge to remain drug free and contribute in building a healthy and drug free community.
School children of Malana village took oath to remain drug free.
public Dialogue, Reflects the continuous efforts of the Union Finance Ministry on preventive awareness, community participation and promotion of sustainable alternatives to illegal farming.
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