Srinagar : As part of the NashaMukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan (NMJKA), the Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Saturday organised an awareness seminar on drug abuse at Government Boys’ Higher Secondary School (GBHSS), Gulab Bagh, Srinagar.
The seminar witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who shared their views on the harmful effects of drug abuse and highlighted the importance of making informed choices to build a healthy and addiction-free society.
Speaking on the occasion, Cultural Officer Kashmir, Abdul Raqib Bhat and and AECO, Syed Shakeel Shan underscored the need for collective community action to combat the growing menace of drug abuse. They stressed that Kashmir, renowned for its rich Sufi heritage, has always stood for values of peace, spirituality, and moral integrity, leaving no room for social evils such as substance abuse. They urged students to become ambassadors of awareness within their families and communities.
The Principal, OsciaJabeen appreciated the initiative undertaken by DIPR and assured the institution’s full cooperation in organising similar awareness programmes in the future to educate and empower the younger generation.
Vice Principal, Mumtaz Hussain, who conducted the proceedings, expressed gratitude to the Department of Information and Public Relations for organising the seminar and for its sustained efforts in promoting social awareness through meaningful outreach programmes.
At the conclusion of the seminar, participants were felicitated with awards in recognition of their active participation and valuable contributions to the programme.
