10-day anti-drug awareness campaign launched in Nurpur

To combat the rising menace of drug abuse, ‘The Idea of India Foundation’, a local NGO, has launched a 10-day anti-drug mass awareness campaign across gram panchayats in Nurpur development block. The campaign, which began on May 15, has so far covered four gram panchayats — Ganhi-Lagor, Sukhar, Panjara and Chhatroli.

Rahul Sharma, president of the Foundation, stated that seminars are being organized under the slogan: “Drug addiction; not only a person, weakens whole society.” The objective is to raise awareness among youth, parents, and society about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to curb its growing prevalence. At a programme held in Chhatroli, Foundation members addressed a large rural gathering, shedding light on the dangers of drug intoxication. They shared practical tips to help protect youth from addiction and urged collective community action.

An anti-drug oath was also administered to local youths, encouraging them to stay away from drugs and promote awareness in their surroundings. The event saw active participation from elected panchayat members and other local representatives.