Niuland District Administration in collaboration with the Niuland Police, Social Welfare Department and CAD Foundation, organized International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26th June 2025 at Clock Tower, Niuland Town, under the Theme " Breaking the chain: Prevention, Treatment, Recovery for All".

Reflecting on the theme, Director CAD Foundation, Limhathung Ezung, as the main speaker of the event, stated that breaking the chain of the drugs related abuse is very important aspect which should be collective efforts including from churches, public leaders, parents, civil societies in collaboration with the government agencies. Ezung also highlighted on how to address the issue such as preventive measures, stigma and creating awareness program.

ACP Niuland, Nokin Longkumer, while delivering a short speech, spoke about the legal aspect in dealing with the drugs & narcotic problems and illicit trafficking and said due to the state having a vast area with international borders, it is challenging task to completely control those activities.

Medical Officer CHC Niuland, Dr Rosemary, while highlighting the status of Opioid Substitute therapy (OST) stated that more than 120 people is currently availing OST treatment in the district and shared their problems and inconvenience face by the department officials on OST treatment.

Aviho Achumi who is currently undergoing the OST treatment from CHC Niuland also presented an inspirational message and a special song was presented by Amenli Yepthomi.

Chairperson of the program, EAC Niuland, Vitoka Yepthomi, delivered the vote of thanks while Pastor SBAN, Kughavi Zhomi and pastor NCRC Niuland, Puloto Sheqi  pronounced the invocation and benediction respectively.

(Vihepu IA Niuland)