Pherzawl intensifies fight against Substance Abuse
Source: The Sangai Express
Pherzawl, August 17 2025:
District Administration of Pherzawl in partnership with District Child Protection Unit and Social Welfare Department conducted awareness drive across Bukpi.
Joutung and Thanlon villages under the Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA).
Addressing the gathering at Bukpi, Deputy Commissioner Mannuamching emphasised education as the strongest safeguard against substance abuse, describing it as the cornerstone of personal and community progress.
She urged parents to enroll every child in schools, stating that denial of education amounts to stripping children of their fundamental rights.
Joel G Haokip, ADC/ DSWO Pherzawl, highlighted the devastating impact of addiction and its potential to damage future generations.
He also addressed critical issues on Child Rights, urging the people to work towards creating a drug-free community.
The campaign concluded with participants taking the NMBA pledge to inspire and strengthen the fight against drugs.
Also present in the function included N Thangzamuan, SDPO Thanlon, Khamminthang Tunglut, SDC Pherzawl, T Chingngaihlian, DPO (ICDS), DLOs, Village Authority members and villagers.
Meanwhile, the District Health Society Pherzawl also observed World Heart Day at Parbung village with a Walkathon.
Speaking on the occasion, chief guest of the function, Zosanglur Joute, SDO Tipaimukh encouraged participants to adopt healthier lifestyles and habits harmful to the heart.




