SOGAM, LOLAB : J&K Youth Welfare Forum demonstrating a strong commitment to a healthier future, on Thursday actively participated in the Padyatra organized by the Sub Divisional Administration Lolab under the aegis of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign).
The march, which is part of a 100-day special awareness campaign, commenced at 11:00 AM from the Range Office Sogam and concluded at the Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Sogam. Members of the J&K Youth Welfare Forum marched alongside local officials, students and community leaders, carrying banners and chanting slogans to raise awareness about the devastating impact of substance abuse.
Key Highlights of the Participation:
Mass Mobilization: The Forum successfully mobilized a large number of local youth to join the walk, emphasizing that the fight against drugs must be led by the younger generation.
Community Engagement: During the march, representatives of the Forum engaged with shopkeepers and residents along the route, distributing information on the harmful effects of drugs and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Solidarity with Administration: The Forum expressed its full support for the Sub Divisional Administration’s vision of a drug-free Lolab, pledging to continue grassroots-level interventions.
“Our participation today isn’t just about a single march, it’s a renewal of our pledge to protect the youth of Jammu and Kashmir from the clutches of addiction,” said founding President of the Forum Dr Aijaz Ahmad Bhat for the J&K Youth Welfare Forum. “We believe that through collective action and constant awareness, we can realize the dream of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.”
The J&K Youth Welfare Forum extends its gratitude to the Sub Divisional Administration Lolab for providing this platform and urges all sections of society to remain vigilant and supportive of those seeking recovery.





