Kiphire stakeholders discuss measures to curb spurious liquor consumption and strengthen public awareness on prohibition.
DIMAPUR — A meeting of stakeholders to address the consumption of spurious liquor and sensitise the public on alcohol prohibition was held at the office chamber of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer, on October 15.
The meeting discussed measures to prevent the consumption of illicit and spurious liquor, raise public awareness about the dangers associated with its consumption, and ensure strict adherence to the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989.
The meeting was convened in pursuance of a letter dated September 25 received from the Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Excise and Prohibition Department, a DIPR report stated.
Participants also deliberated on strategies for community-level awareness campaigns and the dissemination of messages promoting abstinence from alcohol in the interest of public health and safety.
Officers and representatives of NGOs, Gaon Buras (GBs), Dobashis (DBs), the Pastors’ Association, tribal hohos, women hohos and student bodies attended the meeting.
DC Kiphire called upon all stakeholders to extend their cooperation and accord due importance to the issue to ensure effective public awareness and preventive measures.
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