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SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards strengthening the fight against substance abuse, the Private Schools’ Association (PSA) has extended its full support to the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha across Jammu & Kashmir. In this regard, the Private Schools’ Association (PSA), led by its State President Bilal Ahmad Bhat, along with JK Unaided Private Schools President Showkat Chowdhary, General Secretary Srinagar District Parvaiz Ahmad Lone, PRO B.A. Shah, and other members, held an important meeting at the Directorate of School Education Kashmir to deliberate on the effective and coordinated rollout of the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan across Jammu & Kashmir.
The interaction focused on building meaningful and result-oriented collaboration between the School Education Department and private educational institutes to intensify awareness among students, educators, and the wider community regarding the harmful effects of drug abuse. The discussion emphasized the need for integrating preventive education into the academic environment and fostering a culture of awareness, vigilance, and responsibility among youth.
Appreciating the proactive and visionary approach of the government in addressing this pressing social challenge, the PSA extended its full support and commitment to the mission. The association underlined that educational institutions play a pivotal role in shaping the mindset of young individuals and can serve as powerful platforms to drive the vision of a drug-free society.
PSA President Bilal Ahmad Bhat stated, “The Nasha Mukt Abhiyan is not just a campaign but a social responsibility that demands collective action. Private schools across Jammu & Kashmir stand firmly with the government in this noble mission. We are committed to mobilizing our institutions to create sustained awareness, promote preventive education, and actively engage students as ambassadors of change in their communities.”
On the occasion, the PSA also announced its active involvement in a series of school-level and inter-district initiatives, where students from various districts will take the lead in organizing awareness campaigns, counseling sessions, programs, and community outreach activities. These initiatives aim to strengthen grassroots engagement and ensure that the message of a drug-free society reaches every corner of Jammu and Kashmir.
PSA General Secretary M. Syed Wani said, “Awareness is the first and most powerful step towards prevention. Through structured programs in schools, we can equip our students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices and resist negative influences. PSA will ensure that every affiliated institution becomes a center of awareness and guidance.”
Director Media & Communications Dr. Owais Mattoo added, “Effective communication and consistent messaging are key to the success of any social movement. PSA will utilize all available platforms to amplify the message of Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, ensuring that it resonates with students, parents, and society at large. Our focus will be on creating a sustained impact through innovative outreach strategies.”
Reaffirming its unwavering resolve, the association pledged to work in close coordination with the School Education Department and various other departments to ensure the successful implementation of the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan across Jammu & Kashmir, with measurable outcomes and long-term impact.
The Private Schools’ Association calls upon students, parents, educators, and civil society to join hands in this critical mission. A drug-free Jammu & Kashmir is not only a necessity but also a shared responsibility. Together, through awareness, education, and collective action, this vision can be transformed into reality.
