Sanmitra initiative
News –
- The Karnataka State Police Department has rolled out âSanmitraâ ( a good friend).
Sanmitra initiative
- It is an initiative aimed at providing sustained support, rehabilitation, and monitoring for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
- The programme seeks to address the issue not just through enforcement, but with empathy, guidance and structured rehabilitation
- Under the initiative, every police station across the State will establish a dedicated Sanmitra helpdesk.
- Police personnel designated under Sanmitra must maintain constant contact with affected individuals, engage with their families, and coordinate with mental health professionals to track monthly progress.
- Station heads must collect progress reports from Sanmitra personnel every two weeks and submit confidential monthly reports to the respective SP or DCP in sealed covers.



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