SLCA organises master volunteers training for Kupwara

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Srinagar, Feb 22: Coordinating Agency J&K (SLCA J&K) organized today a one-day certificate training for Master-Volunteers of the district under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) in collaboration with NISD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India and district administration at Town Hall Kupwara, Kashmir. DSWO Hidayat Ahmad was also present on the occasion. Around 52 Master-volunteers from the district Kupwara attended the training program.
Hidayat Ahmad in his keynote address, emphasized the urgency of tackling substance abuse, describing it as a severe issue affecting the youth in Jammu and Kashmir UT. He encouraged the master volunteers to make the most of the training, equipping themselves with the skills and knowledge to combat this growing challenge.
The program began with a welcome address, followed by an introduction to the State Level Coordinating Agency, J&K, and JKSPYM organisation and motive of the program by Ms. Pallavi Singh, Program Director, JKSPYM SLCA. The training comprised the following sessions covering key topics “Overview of District-Level Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan”; “Understanding drugs, drug addiction, signs & symptoms, Myths & Facts about substance abuse”; “Roles and Responsibilities of Master-Volunteers/NMBA Leaders under NMBA”; “Basic Communication and Counselling skills”.