UDHAMPUR: To promote under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and motivate students to contribute towards building a drug-free society, the Cultural Unit Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) Jammu, in collaboration with its District Centre Udhampur, on Thursday organised a cultural programme here at Shaheed Inspector Kamal Singh Government Model Higher Secondary School (Boys).

The programme featured theme-based songs presented by the artists of the Cultural Unit Jammu and students of the school. Through their performances, the artists conveyed a strong message against drug abuse and highlighted the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, making informed choices and staying away from drugs.

The musical presentations generated awareness among students and encouraged them to act as ambassadors of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in their schools, families and communities. The programme emphasised the importance of collective efforts by educational institutions, government departments in combating the menace of drug abuse. The programme was conducted under the direction of Joint Director Information Jammu Deepak Dubey and under the supervision of Cultural Officer Rajinder Kumar Digra.

Manoj Kumar Jad, Principal of the school, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He appreciated and thanked the Department of Information and Public Relations for organising the awareness programme for the students. He also lauded the efforts of the Cultural Unit Jammu and the District Information Centre, Udhampur, for using cultural performances as an effective medium to spread the message of drug de-addiction. The School Principal also presented a captivating cultural item, adding more significance to the event.

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