Punjab Raj Bhavan Hosts dialogue on Drug Prevention with Educationists of Punjab
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 9-
The Punjab Raj Bhavan, under the chairmanship of Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, hosted a dialogue on drug awareness with educationists of Punjab in association with the Joshi Foundation, Khanna Foundation, Grewal Foundation, and Sampla Foundation.
During the event, academicians from about 50 universities, schools and other higher education institutes expressed their views and pledged full support to effectively address the issue of drug abuse in Punjab. "The educationist also briefed the Governor about the various awareness activities being conducted on their campuses, which have resulted in a reduction in drug abuse among the youth."
In his address, Governor highlighted the evil of the drug menace, emphasizing that it is not just a regional problem but a national crisis, particularly alarming in Punjab. He stated, “This war against drugs can only be won through the joint efforts of all sections of society, including the government, social organizations, educational institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Enforcing laws is important, but it alone cannot solve the problem. Spreading awareness across all sections of society is equally crucial.”