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To curb the growing chitta problem among the youth in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap has launched a unique initiative, enlisting the support of the district’s 405 village nambardars.
Under this new directive, nambardars will be required to report any drug-related activities in their respective rural areas to the local police every 15 days.
Anupam Kashyap highlighted that each nambardar received a monthly honorarium of Rs 4,200 and held specific responsibilities as per revenue rules.
Nambardars to actively participate in govt’s anti-drug campaign
“The district administration has decided that nambardars will now actively participate in the government’s anti-drug campaign. This will instil a sense of responsibility among them as they become part of an important mission,” said Kashyap.
The DC assured that any information provided by the nambardars regarding drug activities will prompt immediate action from the police. Kashyap himself will monitor the progress of this campaign to ensure its effectiveness.
Reviving legacy of nambardars for social good
The nambardari system has its roots in the Mughal era, traditionally assigning influential individuals the role of maintaining local order. This hereditary practice continues in Himachal, often depicted in folk plays like ‘Karyala’.
Besides their new role, nambardars assist in collecting land revenue, managing payments and reporting significant events like the death of government pensioners, remarriages or prolonged absences in their areas. They also notify authorities about livestock diseases.
