BANDIPORA: The anti-drug awareness campaign under the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan continued across Bandipora district on Thursday, with a series of pledge ceremonies, awareness programmes, cultural activities, street plays, and sports events organized in educational institutions and public spaces.

During the day, students, teachers, officials, and community members actively participated in activities aimed at spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promoting a healthy, drug-free society.

At HSS Chuntimulla, a pledge ceremony was conducted where students and staff reaffirmed their commitment against drug abuse. At Community Health Centre (CHC) Sumbal, an awareness programme was organized to sensitize students about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of leading an addiction-free life. Community Health staff members participated in the programme, while Dr. Arshad Hussain Trag (Administrator) addressed the gathering and urged students to stay away from harmful substances and spread awareness within society.

Pledge ceremonies and IEC activities under Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan were also conducted at HSS Sumbal, HSS Nowgam Bandipora, PM SHRI HSS Shadipora, BHSS Aloosa, AGS Dawer Gurez, HS Jurniyal Tulail, HS Kanzalwan, HS Ketson, High School Achoora, GHS Naidkhai, MS Lankreshipora, Govt MS Chuntiwari, MS Khairpora Arin, HS Panar, HS Garoora, GHS Nadihal, and Govt High School Tarabal.

Meanwhile, GHSS Gadkhud organized a ā€œRun for Lifeā€ race to spread awareness among students and the general public about the dangers of drug abuse.

The Rural Development Department (RDD) Bandipora organised an awareness programme to sensitise the public about the ill effects of drug abuse. The programme was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development Bandipora, Bashir Ahmad Paddar, along with BDO Aloosa, Ulfat Ali, BDO Bandipora, Zahoor Ahmad Hadi; and BDO Arin, Abdul Majeed.

The programmes witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and staff, reflecting growing public awareness and collective commitment towards achieving the vision of a drug-free Bandipora under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan.

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