GREATER NOIDA, May 16 -- Concerned over the sale of tobacco products and other intoxicants near educational institutions, the Gautam Budh Nagar administration has directed departments to intensify inspections and enforcement drives around schools and colleges as part of a wider anti-narcotics campaign in the district, officials said on Friday.

Officials said awareness programmes would also be expanded in schools, colleges and public places to sensitise young people about substance abuse and the risks associated with illegal narcotics.

The directions were issued during a review meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre, chaired by additional district magistrate (finance and revenue) Atul Kumar on Thursday.

Officials said all departments ...