Punjab Newsline, Shimla, September 29-
To address the escalating problem of drug abuse, the Himachal Pradesh government is set to launch the 'Nasha Mukt Himachal Abhiyan,' a comprehensive state-wide campaign aimed at combating this menace.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu revealed today that this campaign envisages a three-pronged strategy focusing on prevention, early identification of drug users and the rehabilitation of addicts back into society.
“Our government is fully committed to tackling the challenge of drug abuse head-on,” said Sh. Sukhu. “This issue represents one of the greatest threats to our society, affecting public health, social stability, and economic well-being. We aim to protect future generations from falling into this quagmire and shield our citizens from the devastating effects of drug abuse, ensuring the long-term social and economic well-being of the state”, he added.
The Chief Minister said that the state was working on appropriate strategies and interventions to immediately control the supply and reduce the demand for drugs. The ‘Nasha Mukt Himachal Abhiyan’ would involve all key stakeholders including various government departments such as Education, Health, Police, Rural Development, Youth Services and Sports and Information and Public Relations.