Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. BUDGAM: District Legal Services Authority(DLSA) Budgam in colloboration with Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Chadoora and S.A.IM School at Chadoora organized an awareness programme titled "International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking”at S.A.IM School Chadoora.
The programme was held under the direction of Om Prakash Bhagat, Chairman DLSA Budgam and under the supervision of Tabasum Qadir Parray, Secretary DLSA Budgam and Shafeeq Ahmad Malik, Chairman TLSC Chadoora.
Speaking on the Occasion, Adv Nazeer Ahmed, Deputy LADC, said that Drug abuse is recognized globally as a major social evil, affecting the physical, psychological, and socio-economic well-being of individuals and society at large. It is characterized by the hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, often resulting in addiction, crime, and the breakdown of family structures.
He further elaborated that the epidemic of drug abuse amongst the younger generation has assumed implications for alarming dimensions, public health with and significant safety.The Programme witnessed the active participation of, Students, Staff and PLVs of TLSC Chadoora.
Meanwhile, DLSA Budgam, through its Para Legal Volunteers, also conducted a door-to-door awareness campaign across various hamlets of the district. During the campaign, residents were informed about the ill effects of drug and substance abuse and were urged to give up such habits at the earliest. They were also advised to seek timely counselling and medical assistance from the concerned health institutions to lead a healthy and productive life.
