Role of PRI, Youth leaders in drug abuse prevention stressed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Kakching, October 27 2013:
In order to strengthen and build up the capacity of PRI and Youth Club Leaders regarding prevention of Alcoholism, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NYK), Thoubal organised a day-long Review Meeting and planning for formation of Village Level Committee at Thounaojam in Kakching today.
The review meeting was attended by Ch Shanti Devi, Zilla Parishad Member from Waikhong ZP as Chief Guest, Y.Iboton Singh, Pradhan of Langmeidong G/P as Functional President and Md..MRahaman, Up - Pradhan of Hayel Hangoon G/P as Guest of Honour.
Kh Robindro Singh, Project Director of RDS and K.Lokendro Singh were Resource Persons of the day long deliberation.
Robindro emphasized on the psycho social impact of Drug and alcohol abuse in the family and society and said that proper awareness and education are highly necessary to fight against the drug menace.
Earlier, in his keynote address, Y.Laksman Singh, District Youth Coordinator highlighted the achievements of NYK in the prevention of Drug Abuse and alcoholism in Thoubal District and informed that the project was funded by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt.of India.
Ch Shanti Devi, Member of Waikhong ZP, assured to extend all possible help to NYK in the strengthening and activation of the Vilalge Level Committee in Kakching Block.
Pradhan Y.Iboton Singh, thanked the Nehru Yuva Kendra for organising the programme for the benefit of the youth clubs and Mahila Mandals in Kakching Block.
He also assured that necessary Guidance and support will be extended to the Youth Clubs for effective control and prevention of drug abuse in Kakching Block of Thoubal Block.
The participating youth leaders shared their valuable experience in the drug project and expressed their willingness to organise more programme and activities in the village.
It was also decided that the youth clubs will come forward and take the ownership of managing the drug problem in their respective villages.