Drugs Control Department and Price Monitoring and Resource Unit, UT Ladakh organised an awareness program on the prevention of drug abuse at Government Model Degree College Zanskar on October 17.

Prof. Ishaq in his introductory speech highlighted various drugs and their negative impact. He emphasized the various problems that drug addicts suffer throughout their life. He also highlighted the various features and signs of addiction.

Drug Controller Officer Bashir appealed to the students not to get indulged in any kind of drugs including smoking, alcohol, or other dangerous forms of drugs.

He said that drug trafficking and trading is a big challenge and most important people should be made aware of the menace. He said that together people can make a big difference in controlling and preventing drug addiction.

Incharge CMO Dr. Nawang also spoke on the occasion and gave awareness to the participants about many drugs and their abuse.

Dr. Kulsoom talked about managing stress. In the second session, Nazia field investigator spoke about the function of Ladakh Price monitoring and Resource Unit UT Ladakh.

Nawang presented a detailed presentation on the role of the national pharmaceutical pricing authority (NPPA). During his lecture, he explained how the pricing of a drug violation can be checked. Under the aegis of NPPA, an online grievance redressal service titled “Pharma Jan Samathan” and “Pharma Sahidaam” is available to check the pricing of medicines, and availability and to book complaints.