Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta has called for a social movement against drug abuse. He said that for a developed India by 2047, it is everyone’s collective responsibility to save the youth from drugs. He also appealed to teachers and families to work in this direction.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [भारत]July 1 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday called for a joint social movement against drug abuse, saying it is necessary to save the country’s youth from drugs to realize the vision of a developed India by 2047.
The Governor was speaking to the media after attending the anti-drug awareness program ‘Elevate Experience the Real High: A Step Towards Drug-Free India’ organized by Anuvrat Vishwa Bharti Society at Lok Bhawan, Shimla. The objective of this campaign was to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse among the youth and strengthen the movement towards a drug-free India.
During the programme, Governor Gupta honored individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against drug abuse and released a booklet on drug awareness. The organizers also highlighted the Society’s ongoing initiatives to combat substance abuse through public awareness and community participation.
Grassroots work is necessary for a drug-free state
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor described the campaign as a commendable initiative and said that if such efforts are effectively implemented at the grassroots level, Himachal Pradesh can make significant progress towards becoming a drug-free state. He emphasized that youth are the greatest asset of the nation and it is the shared responsibility of the society to protect them from the menace of drugs.
Important role of educational institutions and families
Emphasizing the role of educational institutions, the Governor said that teachers have an important responsibility in shaping the character of students. Apart from providing education, they should regularly counsel the children and guide them like their family members so that they do not fall into drug addiction.
Expressing concern over the changing social dynamics, Gupta said the decline of the joint family system and the rise of nuclear families have contributed to increasing loneliness, stress, depression and drug abuse among the youth. He urged families and communities to strengthen communication with children to effectively deal with these challenges.
The Governor also appealed to all sections of the society to work collectively against drug abuse, terming it a social evil that requires sustained community participation. Gupta said, “The fight against drug abuse cannot be won by the government alone. It has to become a mass mission. Every section of the society, especially teachers, parents and social organizations should work together to save our youth from drugs. If we want India to become a developed nation by 2047, it is our collective responsibility to save our young generation from drugs.” (ANI)
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