Reinforcing the Union Territory of Ladakh Administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards drug abuse, the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) Kargil, under the District Social & Tribal Welfare Department, organized an awareness program on drug abuse and preventive measures on March 31.

The program was conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in collaboration with IKMT, AJUIAK, Police Post Sankoo, and RBSK Sankoo at Government Higher Secondary School Lankerchay, Kargil.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Sajjad Hussain, a teacher at the school. This was followed by a quiz competition among students focusing on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at spreading awareness about drug abuse and its prevention.

Sheikh Bashir Shakir, representative of IKMT, emphasized the importance of channeling one’s mind in the right direction to avoid addiction, particularly drug abuse. Aga Raza Rezvi, representative of AJUIAK, spoke about the growing menace of drug abuse and cited Quranic references discouraging substance use.

Feroz Ahmad, Sub-Inspector at Police Post Sankoo, informed students about the laws and legal consequences related to drug abuse. Fayaz Ali, Counsellor at RBSK CHC Sankoo, highlighted the importance of awareness during teenage years to prevent students from being misled, especially when they move outside the region for higher education.

International Taekwondo player Shehnaz Parveen stressed the importance of physical and mental fitness and encouraged students to actively participate in sports as a means to stay away from drugs.

Imtiyaz from DDAC elaborated on the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards drug abuse.
Prizes were distributed among the winners of the quiz competition, and sports equipment was also handed over to the school to promote healthy and active lifestyles among students.

Rinchan Angmo, Principal of the school appreciated the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in organizing the awareness initiative.