Awareness on Nasha Mukt Bharat held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 25 2023:
A lecture on drug abuse and its effect on a progressive society was organised by Khuga Battalion Assam Rifles at Z Khunou village in Churachandpur district on Friday.
The said event was organised by COB Z Khunou of Khuga Bn, said a release by PRO IGAR (S).
The event witnessed a healthy participation of villagers including youths, it said.
Drug addiction is emerging as a serious concern in The country, especially among the younger generation leading to dangerous consequences not just for the person using drugs, but to the family and society at large.
Time arid again various studies have highlighted the perils of substance abuse and discussed that substance abuse is a dangerous disease that entraps a person in a vicious cycle that not only destroys the user but their whole family, society and eventually the country.
It is hence important that the user themselves, their family, friends, society, government and law come together to work in one direction with the aim to eradicate substance use, said the PRO.
The release also informed that Khuga Battalion took this initiative to spread the message of Nasha Mukt Bharat for a healthy and drug free nation.
The said event also focussed on the need to insulate youth from drug menace and engage them in socially productive work.
The awareness programme was attended by 23 villagers of Z Khunou.
Pamphlets were also distributed to the participants as part of the event, added the release.