Overview

• Police Headquarters has sent a detailed proposal as the state moves to implement the Anti‑Chitta Volunteer Scheme engaging more than 1,000 participants.
• Volunteers will raise awareness in schools, colleges and communities, report suspicious activities through confidential channels, and link affected people to counselling and rehabilitation.
• A two‑day curriculum will cover the NDPS Act, police procedures and community engagement, and registered participants will receive an honorarium.
• Authorities state volunteers will not conduct field identification and that confidentiality and protection will be ensured, though one report describes a field‑identification role.
• The Directorate of Higher Education has directed colleges to obtain signed drug‑free undertakings from students at admission following a letter from DGP Ashok Tewari.