PEERZADA SAYEED/Mustafa Botoo
BANDIPORA 7 NOVEMBER 2026/, Bandipora(JKNS): Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Bandipora, organised a Neighbourhood Youth Parliament under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva” (Drug-Free Youth) at Government Degree College (GDC), Sumbal, with the objective of raising awareness among young people about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoting a healthy, drug-free society.
The programme was attended by Prof. Shabeena Iqbal, Principal, GDC Sumbal; Dr. Zaara, Medical Officer, Sumbal; Prof. Ishfaq Hussain; Dr. Ajaz-ul-Rehman, Convener, NMA; Dr Showkat Hussain; Dr. Mehraj-ud-Din Gojree, NCC Coordinator; along with other youth club members and students.
The speakers highlighted the growing menace of drug abuse and stressed the need for collective efforts by educational institutions, healthcare professionals, youth organisations and civil society to combat this social evil.
They encouraged young people to stay away from drugs, adopt healthy lifestyles, engage in constructive activities and become responsible citizens. The programme also emphasised the importance of awareness, counselling, community participation and youth-led initiatives in building a drug-free society.
On the occasion, all participants took the Nasha Mukt pledge, pledging to stay away from drugs, spread awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and actively contribute towards making their communities drug-free.
The event concluded with a collective commitment to strengthen the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and work towards a healthier, safer and drug-free future for the youth.(JKNS)
