Hamid Khan
PULWAMA, JUNE 11: As part of the ongoing 100-day campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, a series of awareness and counselling programmes were conducted across Pulwama district to promote a drug-free society and strengthen community participation in the fight against substance abuse.
Awareness programmes were organised at Lurgam Aripal, Shar Pampore, Hakripora Newa, Aglar Achegoza, Goripora Awantipora, Banderpora Kakapora, Buchoo Dadsara, Arihal Litter, Thamuna and Gulshanabad Shadimarg, where participants were sensitised about the harmful consequences of drug abuse and the importance of collective action in preventing substance abuse. Various activities including awareness sessions, counselling programmes, pledge ceremonies, signature campaigns and community outreach initiatives were conducted to highlight the message of a drug-free society.
Meanwhile, Self Help Group (SHG) members organised awareness and counselling sessions at Panner Tral, highlighting the role of communities and families in combating drug abuse and promoting healthy lifestyles among youth.
The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Pulwama, continued its extensive sports and awareness activities under NMBA. District-level competitions in Hockey for boys and Table Tennis, Chess and Badminton for girls are underway at Hockey Turf Pulwama and Indoor Stadium Rajpora. These events aim to engage youth in constructive activities while promoting the benefits of sports and physical fitness as a means to stay away from substance abuse.
Furthermore, as part of the campaign, poster creation, painting competitions as well as film screening were organised at various educational institutes to educate students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of making informed and healthy life choices.
In addition, Zone Tral hosted a mega athletic meet for U-14 girls at Sports Stadium Bajwani Tral under NMBA, witnessing enthusiastic participation from young athletes. Recreational activities and awareness programmes were also organised at Government Middle School Bala Tral, encouraging students to adopt healthy lifestyles and actively contribute towards building a drug-free society.
