ITAHARI, MARCH 12

Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has said the collaborative efforts among the three-tier government are needed to combat drug abuse.

Inaugurating a programme entitled 'Fight onward against drug abuse' organised by the Koshi Province Police here today, the Chief Minister urged the three-level governments to implement the awareness programmes against substance abuse before it is late.

The three-level governments should collaboratively reach the community, making them aware of consequences of drug abuse. He also pledged to allocate budget for containment of drug addiction in the upcoming fiscal year.