DC inaugurates youth club at Bandipora’s Marder

Bandipora, July 8: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri inaugurated a Youth Club at Government Middle School, Marder, Bandipora, under the Nasha Bharat Mukt Abhiyan (Drugs-Free India Campaign).In a statement issued here, the inaugural ceremony was graced by Padma Shri Awardee Faisal Ali Dar, brand ambassador of the Nasha Bharat Mukt Abhiyan and President of the Bandipora Youth Federation, was the guest of honour. In his inaugural address, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of utilizing government assets for the benefit of local youth. He stated that establishing these youth clubs is crucial and timely, as it will help channelise the energy of youth in a positive direction.On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner further stressed that sports is a vital tool to combat drug addiction and that such clubs should be established throughout the district to make Bandipora drug-free. Padma Shri Awardee Faisal Ali Dar assured the youth that the Bandipora Youth Federation will provide all necessary support to promote sports and combat the anti-drugs campaign. He pledged that the federation will stand with the youth in all social activities and initiatives in the district. The youth club will provide training facilities to children after school hours and on Sundays. This initiative has shown promising results, as sports have become a powerful tool to prevent drug addiction. On the occasion, the youth of Marder, Bandipora, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner and the Bandipora Youth Federation for providing them with this valuable asset.