Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki has said collaborative efforts among the three-tier government are needed to combat drug abuse.

Inaugurating a program entitled 'Fight onward against drug abuse' organized by the Koshi Province Police today, the Chief Minister urged the three-level governments to implement the awareness programs against substance abuse before it is late.

The three-level governments should collaboratively reach the community, making them aware of consequences of drug abuse.

He also pledged to allocate a budget for containment of drug addiction in the upcoming fiscal year.