International Community Policing Award-2009

International Community Policing Award-2009
International Community Policing Award-2009

Thursday, June 24, 2010

NAVODAYAM- (An Anti- Drug Drive)




The western part of Kochi is infamous for rampant use and sale of drugs, which not only breed crime, but is also the main reason for a lot of other law and

order problems in that area. To eradicate this menace form its roots, Kochi City Police in association with Rotary, NCB, PRD and a host of agencies initiated a programme called Navodayam- which literally means “A new dawn”. This programme is a Triple Edged Programme aimed at destroyin

g the evils of drug from its roots itself. The three pronged programme involves:-

Ø Massive raids to unearth the drugs and to arrest the drug mafia

Ø Educational campaign to Beat the Drug

Ø Rehabilitation of the Drug Victims.

As a part of this drive we observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking 2007 in the City on 26-06-2007. As part of the above programme an Awareness Mass Run was held at Fort Kochi. An UN Day Commemoration Pledge Ceremony was organized were thousands of members

of public and school children participated. A massive Exhibition on the Anti Drug theme and a UN Day Commemoration Workshop was organized were people from all walks of life participated. The workshop was attended by various experts included presentations on Health Implications of Drug & Substance Abuse, Socio Economic Aspects of Drug Abuse, Drug Abuse, Prevention & Control – Legal Aspects etc. Coupled with these steps the City Police organized a massive and sustained raid against the drug mafia and we had stupendous results with record number of cases detected under the NDPS Act. Thus we could limit the supply side from one end.

On the other hand we started a massive educational campaign in various schools, Colleges, public places, parks etc where films, captions, notices etc were distributed and shown, on this principle of anti drugs. The city police also embarked on a programme of rehabilitation of drug victims and their treatment in association with Rotary, wherein more than 40 drug addicts were identified and admitted for rehabilitation and Medical treatment. A majority of these individuals have successfully come out of his menace and the City Police in association with the Chamber of Commerce and the Merchant Association have provided jobs to these individuals so that they start living normal lives. The programme has been a huge success and have received kudos from all quarters.

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