Shillong, Jan 7: BJP state president Ernest Mawrie on Saturday launched the centre programme of zero tolerance towards the issue of drugs by organizing an anti-drug campaign rally cum Route March in West Shillong constituency.

During the programme, the BJP also released its 8 -point proposal to counter the drug menace in the state.

The 8 point proposal includes co-ordinated interstate government monitoring, Northeast anti-drug squad, establishing a Directorate of Prosecution in Meghalaya, state run de-addiction centres separately for male and female, subsidized / grant for counseling centers, regular counselling at school and colleges, engaging anti-drug volunteers at booth level and toll free assistance for those seeking treatment.

The party also distributed pamphlets to the residents as a part of the anti-drug campaign with an aim to promote awareness.

The party president Ernest Mawrie said that different programmes will be carried out state wide to counter this problem. The mission goal programme launched by BJP is not only for elections but shall be continued post elections too.

Mawrie stated that Meghalaya has nearly 2.5 lakh drug users which is 7.65 % of the state population. “We as a party are totally committed to solve this problem and will ensure our Home Minister Amit Shah’s commitment of zero tolerance on the drug menace is stood by,” he said.