Village development committee calls for concerted efforts to curb substance abuse
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, October 15 2026:
The Inter Village Development Committee, Women's Wing secretary Thongam Sundari underscored the need of concerted efforts by the mothers and local clubs and organizations to curb substance abuse among the youths fortheir better future.
She was speaking at a press meet held today at the committee office located at Khoijuman.
The committee is an apex body of organizations of Ngaikchroupkpi, Ngaikhong Khullen, Ngaikhong Siphai, Toubul, Khoijuman, Kwasiphai, Nachou and Kha Potsangbam.
Sundari highlighted that the committee in collaboration with the local clubs and organisations have been imposing a ban on drugs and other intoxicants to protect the youths from falling prey to substance abuse.
In view of the disturbing scenario of rising cases of substance abuse among young students posing a serious threat to their well-being and future, Sundari asserted that the committee has resolved to impose a complete ban on the use of these substances within the jurisdiction of the committee.
She called for collective support for the committee's measures to save the younger generation from substance abuse.
The press meet was attended by committee members from eight villages.




