Sensitization Programme held on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Budgam

BUDGAM : On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the District Administration Budgam in collaboration with social welfare department organized an awareness cum sensitization programme at Pareesa, Khansahib Budgam under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The programme was attended by Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), senior citizens, women, youth and officials of the Social Welfare Department. The event aimed to create awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to encourage community participation in preventing substance abuse.
Besides , Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Dar, District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Budgam, who spoke about the impact of drug manace on individual, community and societal level. He highlighted the role of communities in preventing substance abuse through awareness, early intervention, and rehabilitation. Other speakers from the social welfare department also highlighted the menace of drug abuse and various measures to curb this menace.
Participants actively interacted with the speakers and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the vision of a drug-free and healthy society.