Capacity building programme on 'Drugs and Substance abuse' conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, February 07 2021:
A one day capacity building programme on "Reach and Response to Drugs and Substance abuse" was organised by District Administration Bishnupur at Sunusiphai, today.
The programme was attended by Moirang police station OC, RK Anilkumar Singh; Director Childline Bishnupur, Dr L Pishak Singh; president Pencak Silat Association Manipur & Volunteer New Life Foundation Manipur, L Shyamkumar Singh; secretary Pencak Silat Association Manipur, L Ranjit Singh; coach Pari Imom Pencak Silat Sports Academy Sunusiphai, L Joychandra Singh and coordinator Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign Bishnupur & Childline Bishnupur, S Rebika Devi as presidium members.
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Addressing the programme, Dr L Pishak Singh mentioned that substance addiction and drug abuse is a serious threat to the society and urged the gathering to stay away from all forms of drugs to build a better and healthier society for the future generation.
RK Anilkumar Singh stated that with the increasing cases of drug and substance abuse in the State, the role and responsibilities of parents in the fight against drug abuse is monumental.
It is the responsibility of every parent to be a role model and guide their children towards a healthy lifestyle and away from drugs.
He further appealed to the people to join and assist the fight against drug abuse and urged the people to report and admit the addicted individuals in the rehabilitation centres for treatment.