Bandipora, May 5: The ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan continued across Bandipora district on Tuesday with a series of anti-drug awareness rallies, IEC activities, yoga sessions, and community outreach programmes organized in various educational institutions to spread awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse.
Awareness rallies under the campaign were organized by PM SHRI Girls High School Sumbal, Boys Middle School Pethkoot, BHSS Aloosa, HS Jurniyal Tulail, PM SHRI Government High School Odina, High School Ahamshareef, PM SHRI HSS Shadipora, Government High School Garoora, High School Achoora, MS Mirpora, HSS Gadakhud, HSS Shahgund, HSS Chuntimulla, HSS Budoab, HS Panar, HS Onagam, and HS Tarabal.
During these rallies, students and staff carried placards and banners with anti-drug messages and raised slogans highlighting the harmful effects of drug abuse. The rallies passed through local areas to sensitize the public, especially youth, about adopting a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.
At HSS Gadakhud, a large anti-drug rally witnessed participation of students, teachers, and members of civil society, where speakers highlighted the social and health impacts of substance abuse.
Meanwhile, IEC-based activities including poster redesign competitions and awareness interactions with shopkeepers regarding tobacco control and prohibition of sales near educational institutions were also conducted at various schools, including HSS Chuntimulla and HS Ketson.
In addition, a yoga session under the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan was organized at Government Degree College Sumbal by the Department of Ayush Bandipora to promote physical and mental well-being among students.
The programmes witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and community members, reflecting a collective commitment towards building a drug-free and healthy society.
