DC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting to conduct Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) program, pledge against drugs as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in educational institutions in the district on August 6.

Discussions and deliberations were followed regarding the different aspects of successfully conducting the campaign in the district.

DC Santosh informed that the program will be conducted on August 12 as per the mandate of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. He said that a country-wide pledge against drug abuse will be held and Kargil will also follow it besides all colleges and schools should participate in the pledge drive.

He further added to set up student activity clubs to popularise “Say No to Drugs” in all schools and colleges. Further, he directed to ensure the display of backdrop for the pledge and also asked the concerned to organize debate competitions, essay writing, and painting events on the said theme in colleges and schools.

DC, Kargil expected collaborative efforts from all concerned departments and directed that measures should be implemented to make the campaign against drugs successful.