Former Governor Calls for Statewide Action to Combat Drug Abuse and Protect Youth
Hyderabad: A meeting on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was held today at Andhra Mahila Sabha Women’s College, located on the Osmania University campus in Hyderabad. The meeting was jointly organised by the Alai Balai Foundation and V-Net Voluntary Organisation.
Speaking on the occasion, former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya announced that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan would be implemented extensively across Telangana, with a focus on eliminating drug abuse and creating awareness among the public.
During the meeting, participants decided to undertake large-scale initiatives across the state to combat drug abuse. It was also decided to establish a Steering Committee to oversee and monitor the implementation of these programmes.
The participants expressed concern over the increasing use of narcotic substances, which is spreading from educational institutions to rural areas. Drug addiction among young people is posing a serious threat not only to their future but also to their families and society.
Emphasising the need for practical action beyond speeches and awareness meetings, the organisers decided to identify areas and villages severely affected by drug abuse and conduct special outreach programmes. Volunteers will directly interact with local communities and affected individuals to encourage positive behavioural change.
The initiative will also include visits to rehabilitation centres to motivate individuals undergoing treatment for drug addiction and provide them with guidance, emotional support and encouragement to lead a drug-free life.
The meeting was attended by Andhra Mahila Sabha President and former IAS officer Dr. D. Chakrapani, Professor Murali Manohar, Professor Rajireddy, noted motivational speaker Akella Raghavendra, Sandeep, Viswanath, representatives of V-Net Voluntary Organisation and other dignitaries.The initiative aims to strengthen collective efforts towards building a drug-free Telangana and safeguarding the future of the younger generation.
