Assam and other northeastern states have seen a sharp rise in drug‑related cases over the past few years. New tactics are being used by traffickers, the state’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, warning that dangerous methods—including drones—are helping traders move narcotics from far‑off locations.
Sarma highlighted the long battle against “drug carriers” in Assam and Meghalaya. “They keep changing their tactics,” he said. “We must stop them.” He urged authorities to spread awareness about the danger of drugs, especially among school and college students who are vulnerable.
The Education Department in Assam is prioritising anti‑drug initiatives. In Golaghat district, the Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan described this year’s Children’s Day celebration as a powerful learning experience. At Nahorbari M.V. School, more than 250 students and teachers joined a session on drug abuse and its impact on families and society.
The programme included poster‑making, interactive games, and open discussions. “Every child deserves a safe and healthy future. Knowing the harms of drugs helps them say no to harmful habits,” said the coordinator. Students used art and creativity to promise a drug‑free life. “Saying no to drugs means saying yes to my dreams and my family,” shared V‑grade student Rahul Gogoi.
A senior education official said that schools are instructed to launch anti‑narcotics campaigns on special occasions to educate pupils about the harmful effects of substance use.
The state’s new approach aims to curb the drug trade and protect the next generation in Assam and across the Northeast.
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