Modi govt committed to making India drug free: Amit Shah
Calling drugs the "biggest scourge for our youth", the Union home minister emphasised the Narendra Modi government's "whole-of-government approach" in tackling the menace.
Calling drugs the "biggest scourge for our youth", the Union home minister emphasised the Narendra Modi government's "whole-of-government approach" in tackling the menace.
Minister for Social Welfare, Ravinder Indraj Singh, on Monday directed officials in his department to intensify outreach efforts to tackle Delhi’s drug abuse problem.
With this very goal in mind, the Drug-Free Haryana Cyclothon 2.0 is moving forward with the resolve to protect every household and family from the menace of drugs and make the entire state drug-free, said Chief Minister Saini.
Announcing a crusade against the menace of drugs, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Friday, asked the commissioners of police, deputy commissioners, and senior superintendent of police to gear up to make the state drug-free in the coming three months.
The Drug-Free Forever Navi Mumbai initiative aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and promote a healthier, drug-free lifestyle among the city's youth.
Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has announced a one-month anti-drug campaign, starting from 1st December, in a bid to combat the menace of drug abuse in the national capital.
After completing his half marathon that was organised by the tourism department in Srinagar on Sunday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was thrilled with himself, and encouraged people to ''start running for a drug free J&K''.
In this effort, approximately 1.40 crore students and teachers from council schools took a pledge on Monday morning to make Uttar Pradesh drug-free. The oath taking ceremony took place at all the council schools at 9 am.
Solanki said that the Palam 360 along with the Delhi Police had earlier run a campaign to make rural areas of Delhi drug free.
Terming the drug menace a major issue across the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced to make a "drug-free India" by 2047, seeking a "Team India" and "whole of government approach" in the fight against the menace.
