Raipur : A Village Chattisgarh‘s Balod The district has banned liquor and framed ‘rules’ to impose a fine of Rs 51,000 on anyone selling or buying liquor in its area.
people of Ghoomka The village, about 10 km from Balod district headquarters and 90 km from Raipur, says their decision to ban alcohol was due to crimes committed by drugs. The women of the village, who were facing the brunt of the prohibition, undertook the ban. “It was women and children who suffered greatly because of alcohol addiction. At least one member in each household was addicted,” said the village head. Milap Singh Thakur Told.
Ghoomka is a village of about 3,000 people. Village elders said that alcohol has started affecting all age groups, including teenagers, which worries them. It was also being sold illegally and youths often harassed women under the influence of alcohol.
The local people have decided to establish CCTV Cameras within 10 days to maintain 24×7 surveillance. A ‘village committee’ including women will monitor the CCTV feed. Village head Thakur said, “Ghumka has decided to be more disciplined. Those using abusive words will also be fined. The values have started to fall among the people.”
people of Ghoomka The village, about 10 km from Balod district headquarters and 90 km from Raipur, says their decision to ban alcohol was due to crimes committed by drugs. The women of the village, who were facing the brunt of the prohibition, undertook the ban. “It was women and children who suffered greatly because of alcohol addiction. At least one member in each household was addicted,” said the village head. Milap Singh Thakur Told.
Ghoomka is a village of about 3,000 people. Village elders said that alcohol has started affecting all age groups, including teenagers, which worries them. It was also being sold illegally and youths often harassed women under the influence of alcohol.
The local people have decided to establish CCTV Cameras within 10 days to maintain 24×7 surveillance. A ‘village committee’ including women will monitor the CCTV feed. Village head Thakur said, “Ghumka has decided to be more disciplined. Those using abusive words will also be fined. The values have started to fall among the people.”