Toofan 2.0 @Ponmundam
Operation Thoofan 2.0
A comprehensive people's campaign against drugs, implemented with public participation with the goal of creating a Drug-Free New Kerala.
1. Introduction to the Project
Operation Thoofan 2.0 is a comprehensive people's campaign being implemented with the objective of completely eliminating drug use and drug trafficking in Kerala and creating a “Drug-Free New Kerala.”
The project is being implemented jointly by the Home Department, Local Self Government Department (LSGD), and Excise Department.
While the first phase primarily focused on police and excise raids, the second phase, Thoofan 2.0, actively mobilizes the public in anti-drug activities and creates a grassroots prevention system under the leadership of local self-government institutions.
2. Main Objectives
2.1
Demand Reduction
One of the primary objectives is to completely eliminate the demand for drugs in society, particularly among the younger generation.
For this purpose, the project addresses the circumstances that lead young people towards drug use and promotes social awareness against drugs.
2.2
People's Prevention
Another major objective of the project is to ensure that prevention against drugs is not merely the responsibility of government departments, but is implemented through people's participation.
Emphasis is placed on ensuring anti-drug awareness in every ward and household.
2.3
Treatment and Rehabilitation
The project adopts an Early Intervention approach to identify people affected by drug dependence at an early stage.
Subsequently, through the Excise Department's ‘Vimukthi’ centres:
- Free treatment
- Counselling
- Rehabilitation
are intended to be provided.
3. Role of the Local Self Government Department
The second phase of Operation Thoofan 2.0 is being implemented with the full coordination of local self-government institutions.
01
Grama Panchayats
Local administrative institutions working to ensure people's participation at the grassroots level.
02
Municipalities
Local self-government institutions participating in the coordination of anti-drug activities at the urban level.
03
Corporations
Local self-government institutions coordinating people's participation and social interventions within urban areas.
Various organizational mechanisms are being established to ensure people's participation at the local level.
4. Organizational Structure
4.1
Ward-Level Vigilance Committees
A Ward-Level Vigilance Committee will function in every ward.
Members
- Police
- Excise
- Kudumbashree
- Anganwadi
- ASHA Workers
- People's Representatives
Thoofan Warriors and Thunder Volunteers
Specially trained members from each ward:
Main Responsibilities
At the local level, they will:
- Conduct monitoring.
- Collect information related to drugs.
- Forward necessary information to the concerned authorities.
- Assist in communicating confidential information to the authorities.
Through this, the objective is to create a local monitoring system in every ward.
5. Thoofan Grama Sabhas
Special ‘Thoofan Grama Sabhas’ are being organized in all wards to discuss drug-related threats in detail.
01
Identify Threats
Identify drug-related threats in the locality.
02
Discuss Concerns
Discuss the concerns of the people.
03
Ensure Participation
Ensure people's participation in anti-drug activities.
6. Main Activities and Action Plan
6.1
Confidential Information Collection
The Haritha Karma Sena network is used to identify potential hotspots for drug use and distribution.
A mechanism is also established to forward the information received to the concerned systems.
Ways to Provide Confidential Information
The objective is to ensure the confidentiality of information providers through these channels.
6.2
Monitoring of Educational Institutions
Various activities are carried out to prevent the sale of drugs around schools and colleges and to create anti-drug awareness among students.
Key Interventions
- Campus awareness programmes
- Inspections
- Monitoring of the surroundings of educational institutions
These activities are given importance to protect students from drug use.
6.3
Awareness Campaigns
Various people's activities are organized to promote social awareness against drugs.
Key Activities
Kudumbashree Home Visits
Anti-drug messages are delivered through direct interaction with families.
Counselling for Parents
Parents are provided support regarding the possibility of drug use among children and ways to address it.
Anti-Drug Sports and Cultural Competitions
Sports and cultural programmes are organized to connect young people and the community with anti-drug activities.
7. Rehabilitation Support
01
Relapse Control
Importance is given to the Relapse Control system to prevent people who have recovered from drug dependence from returning to drug use.
For this purpose, the project approach is to provide continuous support to people who have recovered from drug dependence.
02
Continuous Support
Therefore, intervention does not end with the completion of treatment and rehabilitation alone; the objective is also to ensure the necessary social support afterwards.
8. Project Implementation Process — In Brief
9. Main Slogan
10. Ponmundam Grama Panchayat-Level Inauguration
According to the information provided on the page:
Programme: Operation Thoofan 2.0 — Ponmundam Grama Panchayat-Level Inauguration.
11. Photo Gallery
