Jammu: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS, PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday expressed concern over the menace of drug addiction spreading even to Reasi district and the holy destination of Katra Vaishnodevi.
The Minister said he was disturbed to receive reports about rising cases of substance abuse by the youth in this region.
The Minister had held review meetings with the local administration and law enforcing agencies on the matter in the last two days.
Dr Jitendra Singh appealed to parents and the local administration to wean away children from drugs, saying their potential must be harnessed to realise Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047. He said the sanctity of the holy city of Katra must be preserved, and it must become a source of inspiration for social values.
The Minister said a strategic plan is being formulated at the local administration level and social level to check drug addiction. Hotspots will he identified and social awareness will be created to curb the menace, he informed.
Dr Jitendra Singh was speaking after inaugurating the Navratri festival and Multimedia Exhibition, organised by Central Bureau of Communication, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, here to mark the auspicious Navratras.
