TO ALL POLITICAL PARTIES & THE GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Seeking Written Answers, Measurable Commitments and Verifiable Action for a Drug-Free Punjab.
Punjab's drug-related challenges demand more than political assurances, temporary campaigns or isolated enforcement operations. They demand sustained institutional responsibility, effective prevention, accessible healthcare, accountable law enforcement, meaningful rehabilitation and transparent utilisation of public resources.
The Punjab Drug Accountability Mission 2027 invites every recognised political party and the Government of Punjab to respond to this common public questionnaire. This is not an exercise in political accusations, partisan campaigning or election rhetoric. It is a structured public-interest initiative seeking documented answers, clearly assigned responsibilities, measurable commitments, implementation deadlines and independently verifiable outcomes.
Seven key areas. Fifteen questions. One shared responsibility.
Who is responsible, and who will answer to the people?
What specific department, designated authority or institutional mechanism is responsible for coordinating Punjab's overall anti-drug strategy? Will the Government publish a clear responsibility framework identifying the departments, senior officers and agencies accountable for implementation?
Will the Government establish publicly accessible annual and district-wise targets covering prevention, drug trafficking investigations, treatment access, rehabilitation and recovery support? Will the performance of responsible departments and officials be reviewed against measurable indicators, with appropriate administrative accountability for failures?
Action against trafficking networks, not merely headline-making arrests.
What time-bound strategy will be adopted to identify, investigate and dismantle major drug trafficking networks, interstate supply chains, financial channels and organised distribution networks operating in or affecting Punjab?
What safeguards and independent oversight mechanisms will ensure that investigations extend, wherever evidence warrants, to financiers, repeat offenders, organised suppliers, corrupt facilitators and public officials involved in facilitating the drug trade? How will the Government publish meaningful information about investigation outcomes, prosecutions and convictions while protecting ongoing investigations and due process?
Treatment must be accessible, safe, properly staffed and medically supervised.
Will the Government publish a district-wise list of government-supported de-addiction and treatment facilities, including their actual operational status, bed capacity, occupancy, medical staffing, specialist availability and treatment services? What steps will be taken to ensure that every district has accessible, affordable and evidence-based treatment services?
What system is in place to ensure the uninterrupted availability, procurement, quality control, proper storage, distribution and medically supervised use of essential medicines used in substance-use disorder treatment, including buprenorphine-naloxone where prescribed? Will the Government disclose medicine stock-out records, procurement expenditure, supply arrangements and safeguards against diversion or misuse?
Recovery must lead to dignity, opportunity and social reintegration.
What comprehensive rehabilitation policy will support people after treatment, including psychological counselling, family support, follow-up care, vocational training, employment assistance and social reintegration? Will the Government establish measurable targets to assess long-term recovery and rehabilitation outcomes rather than counting only admissions and discharges?
What specific programmes will be implemented in schools, colleges, villages and urban communities to prevent substance use among young people? Will these programmes include trained counsellors, early identification, confidential support, sports and skill-development opportunities, family awareness and accessible referral services?
Public expenditure must produce publicly verifiable results.
During the previous three financial years and the current financial year, how much public money has been allocated for anti-drug initiatives, actually released to implementing departments and agencies, spent against approved programmes, and left unutilised or surrendered? Will the Government publish department-wise and scheme-wise expenditure statements with supporting financial information?
Will the Government ensure regular financial and performance audits of anti-drug programmes, treatment facilities, medicine procurement, rehabilitation projects and awareness campaigns? Will audit findings, procurement details, irregularities identified and corrective action taken be made publicly accessible, subject to applicable law?
Citizens must be able to raise concerns without fear.
Will the Government establish accessible, confidential and accountable mechanisms through which citizens can report suspected drug trafficking, institutional negligence, treatment deficiencies and alleged official misconduct? What safeguards will protect complainants and vulnerable individuals against intimidation, retaliation, exposure of personal information and misuse of complaints?
Will the Government establish an independent monitoring mechanism involving qualified public-health professionals, legal experts, civil society representatives and community stakeholders? Will this mechanism publish periodic assessments of implementation, identify shortcomings and recommend corrective action without political interference?
Commitments must have deadlines, evidence and consequences.
Will the Government and participating political parties provide a specific, time-bound action plan for 2027–2030 covering prevention, enforcement, treatment, rehabilitation, youth protection and institutional reform? The plan should identify annual milestones, responsible departments, financial requirements and measurable outcomes.
Will the Government establish a publicly accessible Punjab Drug Accountability Dashboard displaying district-wise progress, treatment availability, programme expenditure, rehabilitation outcomes, performance indicators and implementation status? Will progress reports be published at least quarterly in a format understandable to ordinary citizens?
Will your party or the Government of Punjab formally accept these accountability principles and provide a signed written commitment specifying: (1) the actions it will undertake; (2) the authorities responsible for implementation; (3) the financial resources required; (4) the deadlines for delivery; (5) the indicators by which success will be measured; and (6) the mechanism through which citizens can independently verify progress? If elected or entrusted with public responsibility, will you agree to place your commitments and subsequent performance before the people of Punjab?
Every response should be clear, specific and supported by information.
A separate, clear response to all 15 questions.
Concrete policy decisions and proposed actions rather than general assurances.
Names or designations of departments and implementing agencies.
Clearly defined commencement dates, milestones and completion deadlines.
Proposed allocations, available budgets, expenditure and funding requirements.
Quantifiable measures to assess actual progress.
Relevant policies, government orders, reports, audit records and supporting documents.
Consent to the publication of the submitted responses and subsequent progress updates, subject to applicable law.
A consistent format to make every response clear and verifiable.
Each respondent is requested to answer in the following format:
| Requirement | Response |
|---|---|
| Question number | Q1–Q15 |
| Existing policy or position | Written explanation |
| Proposed action | Specific commitment |
| Responsible authority | Department / agency |
| Financial provision | Amount / proposed source |
| Implementation deadline | Specific date |
| Verification mechanism | Public record / report / audit |
Within 21 calendar days of receipt of this questionnaire, wherever practicable. If additional time is required, the respondent is requested to communicate the reason and proposed submission date in writing.
Equal standards and transparent public scrutiny.
No political party or government will receive preferential treatment.
Every respondent will receive the same questionnaire and a reasonable opportunity to submit its position.
Responses will be assessed on the basis of documented commitments, credible evidence and measurable action, not political statements.
Responses will be presented fairly, distinguishing between commitments, claims, supporting evidence and verified implementation.
The Mission will seek to monitor progress against stated commitments and bring significant gaps, delays and achievements to public attention.
The Mission does not claim governmental or statutory investigative authority. Its role is independent civic engagement, public scrutiny, information gathering and lawful advocacy.
PUNJAB DRUG ACCOUNTABILITY MISSION 2027
An Independent | Peaceful | Lawful | Non-Partisan Public Interest Initiative
PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY IS NOT A POLITICAL DEMAND. IT IS A DEMOCRATIC RESPONSIBILITY.