Role Of Civil Society, Churches, And Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs) In Combating Consumption Of Narcotics (Drugs) In The North-East Part Of India
- IJLLR Journal
- May 22
- 1 min read
R. Lalnunthari, Research Scholar, School of Law, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
Dr Tenzin Jangchup Khampa, Assistant Professor, School of Law, Pondicherry University, Puducherry
ABSTRACT
In the North-Eastern part of India, the consumption of Narcotics has been a major issue. Due to the illicit trading of drugs, many people in the North- East face social and economic challenges. These issues pose a major concern towards public health, menacing the well-being of individuals and families. Since international borders surround all the north-east states of India, the illegal trading of drug substances is far easier than in other states in India. These International borders are the major illicit drug-producing areas with significant drug trafficking transit. Even though law enforcement and legal Aid have played a huge role in fighting drug abuse, sufficiency is still lacking to control and aid the addiction. This article will focus on how society plays a role in combating drug abuse, and how churches and NGOs are dealing with the drug problem effectively all around the north-east states in India. This article will analyse how these churches, NGOs, and Civil Society are contributing to prevention and awareness and emphasises the distinct advantages of society and church-based engagement in communities, diminishing stigma, and offering culturally sensitive support systems.
Keywords: NDPS, Narcotics, Drug abuse, Addiction, North-East India, civil society, churches, NGOs, rehabilitation.
