SHOPIAN, MAY 05: Secretary, Information Technology Department and District Mentor of Nasha Mukt JK Abhiyan for Shopian, today chaired a grand anti drug awareness camp under the 100 day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan at the Mini Secretariat, Shopian.
Dr. Piyush Singla inspected the multiple stalls set up by various departments showcasing government schemes, skill development programmes and awareness materials aimed at senitizing the participants about various livelihood, self employment schemes and other skill based initiatives available for youth.
During the visit, the departments were directed to strengthen efforts to combat the drug abuse by facilitating access to welfare schemes, vocational training, counselling and employment oriented programmes. Emphasis was laid on integrating affected individuals into the mainstream through structured support systems.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Piyush Singla appreciated the proactive role of the district administration in effective organisation of the 100 day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan.
He highlighted the serious social and economical consequences of drug addiction and called for a unified and sustained response. He emphasized that the fight against drug abuse cannot be undertaken by the government alone and requires collective efforts from the society, educational institutions and the families.
Dr. Piyush Singla encouraged the youth to adopt positive and productive paths and urged the parents to guide and support their children with care and vigilance.
He stressed that the issue must be addressed with compassion, dignity and collective responsibility.
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