Anti-Drug Campaign Gains Momentum as Public Participation Increases; More People Reaching De-Addiction Centres for Treatment
Nangal/Sri Anandpur Sahib, October 5: The Punjab Government’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign, being carried out under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to combat drug abuse across the state, is continuing to gain momentum. Along with efforts to prevent the supply and demand of drugs, the government is also providing treatment and rehabilitation facilities to people willing to overcome addiction.
The campaign is increasingly taking the form of a people’s movement, with residents actively participating in awareness activities being organised against drug abuse.
Under the directions of Sri Anandpur Sahib MLA and Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, door-to-door awareness activities are being conducted in villages and wards across the constituency. The residents are being educated about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encouraged to contribute to the fight against addiction.
As part of the campaign, awareness activities were conducted today in Talwara, Thaluh, Thaluh Lower, Ward No. 7, Ward No. 6 and Barari, along with various villages and wards of Sri Anandpur Sahib, including Kalota, Gambhirpur Upper, Basti Chaudhary Bathan, Sajmor, Dharu, Beekapur, Beekapur Lower, Chandeswar, Majara, Mangewal, Mangewal Bans Upper and Sadhewal.
During the awareness drive, residents were encouraged to stay away from drugs and to inform the administration if they have any information regarding the sale or use of drugs in their surroundings. Special emphasis was also placed on encouraging young people to participate in sports, education and other constructive and creative activities.
Awareness Among Families and Communities Increasing
Speaking about the campaign, Sub-Coordinator Mohit Diwan said that the main objective of the Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign is to break the network of drugs and protect young people from addiction by guiding them towards a healthy and productive future.
He said that regular awareness activities in villages and wards have helped increase public awareness about the harmful effects of drugs. Families are also becoming more conscious about the future of their children and are coming forward to support efforts against drug abuse.
Mohit Diwan appealed to residents to extend maximum cooperation to the campaign and become active partners in creating a drug-free environment.
More People Coming Forward for De-Addiction Treatment
He further said that the increasing number of people reaching de-addiction centres for treatment is an indication that people are increasingly coming forward to address the problem of addiction instead of hiding it.
He emphasised that the fight against drugs is not the responsibility of the government alone but is a collective responsibility of families, communities and every section of society.
He said that coordinated efforts by families, society and the government machinery can help Punjab move towards the goal of becoming a drug-free state.
The ongoing Yudh Nasheyan Virudh awareness campaign continues to focus on community participation, early awareness, rehabilitation and encouraging young people to choose sports, education and positive activities over drugs.
