BUDGAM, MAY 22: District Administration Budgam has intensified activities under the 100-Day Intensive Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan across the district with an aim to create mass awareness against drug abuse and promote a healthy, drug-free society.
As part of the ongoing campaign, a series of awareness and outreach programmes are being organised in educational institutions and public spaces involving active participation of students, teachers, officials and community members. Various departments, as per an official statement, including Education, Health, Social Welfare, Police, Youth Services & Sports and other stakeholder agencies are jointly conducting awareness drives to sensitise youth about the harmful effects of substance abuse.
In continuation of the campaign activities, essay competition and debate programmes were Friday conducted at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Budgam under the National Mental Health & Behaviour Awareness (NMBA) programme. Students participated enthusiastically and expressed their ideas and awareness on important social and behavioural issues through creative writing and engaging discussions.
The activities were aimed at promoting awareness, critical thinking, effective communication and positive behavioural values among students while encouraging them to stay away from substance abuse and other harmful practices. Teachers and organisers appreciated the active involvement, creativity and confidence displayed by the participants during the programme.
Officials stated that the 100-day campaign focuses on preventive awareness, behavioural change, counselling support and community participation to effectively address the growing concern of drug abuse. Awareness rallies, seminars, interactive sessions and youth engagement programmes are also being organised across different areas of the district under the initiative.
The District Administration reiterated its commitment towards strengthening the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan through coordinated efforts and sustained public participation. Citizens, parents, educational institutions, religious leaders and civil society organisations have been urged to actively support the campaign and contribute towards making Budgam a drug-free district.
