Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 26: In a determined push against the growing menace of drug abuse, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an unprecedented grassroots mobilisation led by women, with as many as 1,947 mohalla-level women’s committees formed across the Jammu division within days of the launch of the ‘Nasha Mukt J&K’ campaign.
The initiative marks a significant shift in strategy, placing women at the forefront of the fight against drug addiction and narco-terrorism. Authorities believe that sustained community engagement—especially by women at the household and neighbourhood levels—can play a decisive role in curbing the spread of substance abuse, which has increasingly gripped the youth across the Union Territory.
With the active participation of women, these committees have been established across all 10 districts of the Jammu division, drawing a large number of volunteers committed to awareness generation, early intervention, and community vigilance. From conducting door-to-door campaigns to counselling affected families and identifying vulnerable individuals, women are emerging as key agents of change in this social movement.
Officials said women, as primary caregivers and central figures in family structures, are uniquely positioned to detect early signs of drug abuse and intervene before addiction take While isolated instances of women being involved in drug trafficking have surfaced in the past, the overwhelming response from women across the region reflects a strong collective resolve to combat the menace and safeguard future generations.
While isolated instances of women being involved in drug trafficking have surfaced in the past, the overwhelming response from women across the region reflects a strong collective resolve to combat the menace and safeguard future generations.
On April 11, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha set an ambitious 100-day target to make Jammu and Kashmir free from drug addiction. The rapid formation of women-led mohalla committees is being seen as a cornerstone of this mission, strengthening the administration’s outreach at the grassroots level.
Reports indicate that the administration has recognised the critical role of women in this battle and is planning to replicate the model across the Union Territory. The expansion of such committees is expected to enhance community policing, improve information flow to enforcement agencies, and build a sustained social resistance against drug networks.
As the campaign gathers momentum, women across Jammu and Kashmir are not only raising awareness but also reshaping the narrative—from silent sufferers to frontline defenders—leading a community-driven movement against one of the most pressing challenges facing the region today. | 