1. Manipur CM N Biren Singh initiates proactive measures against illegal poppy cultivation.
2. Meeting convened at state Secretariat to discuss renewed strategies.
3. Chief Minister announces the initiative on X to combat drug cultivation.
Imphal, Feb 09: In a proactive measure against the persistent challenge of illegal poppy cultivation, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh convened a meeting at the state Secretariat to discuss renewed strategies.
The Chief Minister announced this significant initiative on the microblogging site X, aiming to tackle the menace of drug cultivation head-on.
Chaired a meeting on to deliberate on the measures and renewed strategies to tackle illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur at my Secretariat.
The meeting was joined by Chief Secretary, Manipur Police Department , NCB, NAB, Forest Department, MARSAC and Forensic Science.
The state… pic.twitter.com/DZVE9f0buI— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 8, 2024
Attended by key stakeholders, including the Chief Secretary, Manipur Police Department, NCB, NAB, Forest Department, MARSAC, and Forensic Science, the meeting underscored the state government’s resolute commitment to eradicating the scourge of illegal poppy cultivation.
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Chief Minister N Biren Singh emphasized the need for coordinated efforts and collaborative measures to effectively combat the issue, reiterating the government’s determination to completely uproot the drug menace from Manipur.
Earlier on February 8, during a press briefing at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, N. Biren Singh expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other central leaders for their responsiveness to the concerns of the people of Manipur.
This appreciation follows recent decisions such as the construction of fencing along the entire 1,643-kilometer Indo-Myanmar border and the immediate suspension of the Free Movement Regime.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh reiterated the state government’s steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its people and the state’s boundaries.
He highlighted the government’s efforts since its formation in 2017 to address various challenges, including maintaining demographic balance, combating drug trafficking, and addressing border security issues such as fencing and the Free Movement Regime.
