Speakers highlight rising drug abuse among youth at awareness programme
Addressing students, the speakers urge them to stay away from addictive substances, remain vigilant, and actively support the mission of building a drug-free society
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Addressing students, the speakers urge them to stay away from addictive substances, remain vigilant, and actively support the mission of building a drug-free society
Home Minister V. Anitha and Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani visited Sappiputtu in Paderu mandal, distributed saplings and seeds of alternative crops, and said the government was working towards zero ganja cultivation in the tribal belt
District Police Chief (Kozhikode City) A.P. Shoukathali will flag off the event on the premises of Government Cyberpark and UL Cyberpark at Nellikode at 4.30. p.m.
Mr. Kharge says enforcement measures against drugs must be accompanied by sustained public awareness campaigns, particularly targeting the youth.
The awareness campaign against drugs in the pillars is part of the beautification of open space below the bridge and a few parks in the town
The event was attended by 2,000 students from 73 educational institutions; he also launched the ‘Drug and Tobacco-Free Campus’ initiative in which all new students will receive an orientation covering drug abuse risks, NDPS Act penalties, institutional disciplinary actions, and counselling options