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Conclave on “Clear Minds, Bright Futures: Uniting Against Drug Abuse”

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“A Multi-Sectoral Dialogue on Tackling Substance Abuse and Strengthening Community Resilience”


Overview:

The conclave, conducted on 28th June 2025 at the IMHANS Seminar Hall, Kozhikode, was organized by the District Social Justice Office in association with the Creative Foundation as part of the Puthulahariyilekk campaign under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. The initiative aimed to bring together stakeholders from legal, enforcement, forensic, psychological, and community domains to examine the challenges in implementing the NDPS Act and to frame people-centred, multi-sectoral responses to substance abuse. By integrating institutional knowledge with field-level experiences, the conclave sought to enhance public understanding of drug abuse and promote collaborative strategies for prevention, rehabilitation, and legal reform.


Key Highlights:

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Activities / Programs:

  • Inaugural and introductory address highlighting Overviews of the conclave. 

  • Session on crime reporting and investigation led by enforcement officials. 

  • Session on prosecution, trial, and forensic examination featuring legal experts and a chemical examiner.

  • Presentation on District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) services in NDPS-related cases.

  • Session on psychological and social aspects of addiction by mental health professionals.

  • Group discussion and preparation of an action plan for local-level interventions and policy recommendations.

  • Conclusion session summarizing outcomes and reinforcing multi-sectoral cooperation.


Outcome:

  • Deepened understanding of multi-dimensional challenges in NDPS Act enforcement.

  • Highlighted the importance of integrating mental health frameworks into addiction recovery.

  • Generated actionable insights for community-level interventions and legal reforms.

  • Strengthened cross-sectoral collaboration among legal, medical, enforcement, and community stakeholders.

  • Advanced the goals of the Puthulahariyilekk campaign by fostering awareness, policy dialogue, and community participation.


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