PULWAMA: The ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan (NMBA) continues across Pulwama district with a series of awareness programmes, community outreach initiatives and youth-centric activities aimed at promoting a drug-free and healthy society.
As part of the campaign, awareness events were conducted at Midoora Tral, Dadoora Pulwama, Herpora Awantipora, Khaigam Achegoza, Hari Awantipora, Chandrigam Dadsara, Gulbugh Kakapora, Konibal Pampore and Hawal Shadimarg. During these programmes, participants were educated about the adverse consequences of substance abuse and encouraged to play an active role in preventing drug addiction within their communities. Awareness sessions, counselling interactions, pledge ceremonies and community mobilisation activities formed the core of the outreach programmes.
Meanwhile, Self Help Group (SHG) members organised awareness and counselling sessions at Lurow Aripal, emphasising the importance of community participation and family support in addressing the challenge of drug abuse and promoting healthy behavioural choices among youth.
The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Pulwama, continued its sustained efforts under NMBA by organising a range of sports, recreational and awareness activities across various educational institutions. Students participated enthusiastically in these programmes, which seek to channelise energy towards constructive pursuits while spreading awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
District-level Hockey competitions are presently underway at Hockey Turf Pulwama under the campaign. In addition, awareness walks and related activities were organised at Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS) Pulwama, Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GGHSS) Pulwama, Higher Secondary School Karimabad, High School Rathsuna Tral, Government Middle School Tral Bala, Pinglish Tral, Higher Secondary School Arihal Tahab and High School Naina Tahab. The programmes highlighted the significance of adopting healthy lifestyles and remaining vigilant against the dangers posed by substance abuse.


