KATHUA, OCTOBER 22: In connection with the celebration of six years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), district-wide pledge-taking ceremonies were held across district Kathua today.
At the DC Office, the pledge was administered in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma with participation of Additional Deputy Commissioner Sachin Jamwal; Project Officer ICDS; Chief Planning Officer, District Social Welfare Officer, Chief Medical Officer and other district officers and officials.
The initiative aimed to strengthen the collective resolve against drug abuse and promote awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse among all sections of society.
The pledge taking events were held across the district with the active participation of government departments, officials and other stakeholders, reflecting a collective commitment to the vision of a drug-free India.
The initiative highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts by the district administration, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations and the public in preventing drug abuse and safeguarding the health and well-being of the younger generation.
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, a nationwide initiative aimed at generating awareness about substance abuse and mobilising community participation against drug addiction, emphasises the role of collective responsibility in addressing the growing challenge of drug abuse.
