Awareness programme organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 05 2022:
An awareness programme was jointly organised by Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) and Chadonpokpi Chingyapat Youth Club at Chandonpokpi Chingyapat Mandhop in Bishnupur district today around 2 pm.
The event was attended by Laishram Premila, Anganwadi worker; Thongam Biranjoy, Ward Member, Ward No 9, Borayangbi Gram Panchayat; Ningthoujam Bijoy and Hijam Priyokumar, president CADA.
Meanwhile, Geetchandra Mangang, secretary general, CADA attended as a resource person.
Speaking on the occasion, Geetchandra Mangang highlighted the negative impacts faced by children of alcoholic fathers.
He also advised against the widespread preference for consuming paan, stating that they are very addictive.
Laishram Premila stated that a majority of people abuse illicit substances of some sort.
But this bad habit can be kicked with a strong will, she added.
She said more awareness programmes will be organised in the future in association with CADA in the interest of the public.