Sports kits distributed to wean kids off drugs

Punjab government’s Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign has now expanded into an umbrella of activities led by local AAP leadership. MLA, Amritsar Central, Dr Ajay Gupta said that the campaign is getting a huge response and people have come out openly against drugs and are sharing information about drug peddlers with the police.

Dr Ajay Gupta addressed the gathering at an event where he distributed 100 sports kits to schoolchildren in village Kirtan Garh.

MLA Dr Gupta said that recently a campaign against drugs has been started in this village, with support from people of the village. “To connect children with sports in the campaign against drugs is very important. A ground has been cleared in this village to connect children with sports, where they can play and spend their time indulging in traditional sports,” he said. Dr Gupta added that to increase the interest of children in sports, 100 sports kits have been made available by Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney and more will be done in future.

The MLA said that if any other demand is made by the village Sarpanch and Panches to involve children aware of sports, it will be done. He stressed that the government is working on a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and and is committed to the welfare of the common people.

It may be mentioned that the government is taking steps to tackle the drug menace by unveiling a series of steps under ‘War against drugs’ drive.