Chief Minister Biren Singh announced a reward of Rs. 10 lakh for Peh (Paoyi) village of Ukhrul district for “voluntarily” destroying poppy plants grown in their village to mark joining and supporting the State Government’s popular ‘War on Drugs’ campaign.
N. Biren Singh informed that he had directed the officials of Horticulture, Agriculture and Fishery Departments to visit the village to find out suitable alternative livelihood activity for the villagers.
Stating that Peh (Paoyi) would be promoted as a role model to other villages in the Government’s ‘War on Drugs’ campaign, the Chief Minister urged other villages across the State to follow Peh (Paoyi) village’s path in this regard.
