Sports activities, wild bhung destruction drives held under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan in Shopian

SHOPIAN : Ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan today witnessed multiple activities across Shopian district through a series of awareness, outreach, educational, and sports-based activities aimed at fostering a drug-free society.
As part of the campaign, various departments, educational institutions, and community stakeholders organized programmes to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promote healthy lifestyle choices among the public, particularly the youth.
Government Degree College Shopian actively participated in the campaign by organizing awareness activities, including pledge-taking ceremonies and sensitization programmes on drug abuse prevention. The institution also promoted constructive youth engagement through sports and other co-curricular activities, reinforcing the message of responsible living and social responsibility among students.
The Department of Youth Services & Sports Shopian continued its efforts under the campaign by organizing sports events and competitions across the district. These activities witnessed enthusiastic participation from young athletes and highlighted the role of sports in promoting discipline, teamwork, physical fitness, and positive engagement while encouraging youth to stay away from substance abuse.
As part of the ongoing efforts under the Abhiyan, a special drive for the identification and destruction of wild Bhung (wild cannabis) was also carried out across various areas of Sub-Division Zainapora.
The initiative aims to curb the illegal growth of narcotic plants and strengthen preventive measures against substance abuse.
Awareness sessions, community outreach programmes, and interactive engagements were also conducted at various locations, emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing the issue of drug abuse.