A village in Punjab’s Moga district has taken a big step to fight drug and alcohol addiction. Ransih Kalan village, in Nihal Singh Wala subdivision, has become the first in the state to offer a reward of ₹11,000 to families whose members have given up drugs or alcohol.
The village panchayat is also giving ₹1,100 every month for a year to people undergoing treatment at de-addiction centres. On Saturday, 30 families were honoured with ₹11,000 each and certificates of appreciation.
Moga Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia praised the village, calling the initiative progressive and inspiring. He urged other panchayats across Punjab to take similar action and help make their areas drug-free.
Sarpanch Mintu shared that the village has also taken other steps for better living. Since 2019, they’ve been running a campaign called “Ransih Kalan Banuga Punjab di Shaan” (Ransih Kalan Will Become Punjab’s Pride).
As part of the campaign:
Plastic waste collected by residents is exchanged for sugar
People who plant trees get fruit or flower saplings along with money to promote environmental awareness
Book readers are rewarded with cash to encourage learning
Even sewage water is treated and reused for farming to save water and protect the environment
Ransih Kalan is now being seen as a model village for its efforts toward health, environment, and education.
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