The Fact News Service
Ludhiana, April 23
In a significant escalation of its Yudh Nashya Viruddh campaign, Nasha Mukti Morcha Punjab announced a comprehensive door-to-door initiative to raise mass awareness against drug abuse across the state from May.
Addressing a press conference, Chief Spokesperson Baltej Singh Pannu, joined by zonal coordinators, commended the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, for its grassroots efforts to combat drug addiction. Starting May, Morcha members will visit every household in villages (under the First phase), later towns, and cities to educate residents about the dangers of drug abuse. The campaign will include street plays (Nukkad Natak) in village common areas to highlight the issue. Recovered youth will share motivational talks to inspire others, while those needing treatment will be referred to de-addiction centers.
Pannu reiterated that the campaign will persist until drug traffickers are eradicated from Punjab. He also noted the state government’s efforts to engage youth through sports, with villages being equipped with libraries, playgrounds, and gyms tailored to their interests.
The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has launched a decisive war on drugs, and a human chain will soon be formed to intensify this campaign throughout the state.
Highlighting the role of families, Pannu urged parents to educate children not to accept food or drink from strangers, as drug use often begins at a young age and in schools. He added that after banning energy drinks in schools, the Health Department is now focusing on colleges and universities.
The Morcha has divided Punjab into five zones, each led by appointed coordinators. Present at the conference included Malwa Central Zone representatives Sukhjeet Singh Dhilwan, Manjit Raikot, Hemraj Rajji, Balbir Chaudhary, Omkar Chauhan, Gagan Dhaliwal, Simranjeet Sharma, and others.
