In an endeavour to empower the community against drug abuse menace, a mega awareness camp/workshop was today organized by District Social Welfare Department under National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDR) at Dak Bunglow Baramulla.
The workshop was presided by District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Sajad Ahmad and was attended by Deputy Chief Education Officer, Senior Professor GDC Baramulla, Prof. Tariq Ahamd Chalko, Project Coordinator Child Protection Helpline, Nazir Ahmad, other officers, senior citizens, members from civil society, students from Govt. Polytechnic Baramulla and children from orphanage homes.
Speaking on the occasion, the DSWO underscored that the purpose of organizing these events is to generate awareness among the masses, especially youth about the ill effects of drug abuse so that they can live drug free lives and contribute meaningfully for the betterment of the society.
