Baramulla, June 26: To mark the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the District Administration Baramulla under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today organised a series of events aimed to disseminate awareness about the ill hazards of drug abuse among the masses.
The activities held include Rallies, Drawing/Painting Competitions among other interesting and useful events.
As part of the celebration, a mega Seminar cum Work-Shop was presided over by the DC at Govt Degree College Boys Baramulla which was organised by the Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Education Department and the college authorities. The event laid special thrust on educating masses about the menace of drug abuse in the society.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted the need of mass mobilization and awareness and termed the role of all stakeholders pivotal in curbing the menace of substance/drug abuse. Dr Sehrish further said that District Administration Baramulla has taken various initiatives in order to bring back and support the victims so that they can live a normal life again.
The DC also advised the young participants to work actively in their respective schools and Wards to help track the peddlers who are responsible for the growing numbers of drug addicts and substance abuse.
She further said that the observance of this day aims to raise awareness about the major problems that illicit drugs pose to the society at large. The main focus of organising today’s event is to spread awareness among the students, she added.
The DC also lauded the efforts of the Social welfare Department, Education Department and Youth Service and Sports Department for conducting programmes of huge social importance.
Meanwhile, the DC e-launched Nasha Mukht Panchayat Abhiyan on the occasion which aims to reinforce the campaign against the substance use at the grassroots level
The Seminar cum Work-Shop was also attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Raina; Principal Government Degree College Boys Baramulla, Chief Education Officer Baramulla, Social Welfare Officer besides a large number of students, teachers and other concerned stakeholders.
Later, the dignitaries distributed Certificates and trophies among the participants who performed at the event.
Similarly, the School Education Department in collaboration with Youth Service and Sports Department organized a series of events to observe International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in various High Schools and Higher Secondary schools across the various educational zones of Baramulla district.
More than 1050 students took part during the campaign. The aim of the campaign was to create awareness among students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promote a drug free society.
Volunteers take our rally in Pulwama
Pulwama, June 26: The District Administration Pulwama in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department Monday organised a function to celebrate International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking at Govt Degree College Pulwama.
Earlier, a rally was carried out by volunteer youth and students of different educational institutes that passed through Main Bazar Pulwama to Govt Degree College to aware people about the ill effects of drug addiction.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom was the chief guest on the occasion.
Addressing the audience, DC informed them about the harmful effects of drug addiction and said that everyone in the society, especially students and teachers, have an important role in getting rid of this evil from society adding that there is an urgent need to combat the social stigma surrounding addiction.
He said that the District Administration has started a campaign to reintegrate such victims in society. He also said that the Administration is committed to make the whole 190 panchayats of the district Drug free Panchayats.
He also urged students to carry out an effective campaign in their schools and colleges to educate students and their parents about the ill effects of drugs and illicit trafficking.
On the occasion, the guest speakers enlightened the participants that the drug evil must be eradicated at any cost and public opinion must be created against it. They asked the students to participate in the campaign against drug abuse and help others by making them aware about various aspects of drug abuse prevalent in society
Principal GDC Pulwama, District Social Welfare Officer, Chief Education Officer, Religious scholars, lawyers, ICDS workers, members from Chemist and Druggist Association and NGOs and a large number of students were present in the event.
