Meeting on drug prevention held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, October 24 2013:
Nehru Yuva Kendra, Thoubal has organised a day-long deliberation and review meeting on the strengthening and activation of PRI Members and youth club leaders at the Conference Hall of DC Office here today.
The occasion was graced by T Ranjit Singh, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Thoubal as chief guest; and L Nabakishwar Singh, IAS, Additional District Magistrate as president.
Guests of honours of the occasion were Th Nilkumar Singh, District Social Welfare Officer and N Bandana Devi, IAS, Assistant Commissioner.
Local Pradhans, District Level Officers, youth leaders also attended the programme.
Y Laksman Singh, District Youth Coordinator presented a vivid report of drug abuse and alcoholism project organised by NYK during the last two years.
Padmashree Dr A Jayentakumar Singh, Director RRTC NE-1 as resource person of the day emphasised on the need for convergence of all stakeholders, NYKS, social welfare and civil societies.
Organising skills training, good motivation along with networking with the youth clubs and educational institutions are the need of the hour.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner advised the Pradhans to take active role in fighting drug problem in the Panchayat areas of the district.