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Governor calls for drug-Free Telangana, announces 60-day awareness campaign

Hyderabad, Oct 28 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday called upon youth to stay away from drugs and urged society to work collectively towards building a healthy, drug-free Telangana.

He said the success of a developed India and Telangana depended on the health, discipline and responsible participation of young people.
Addressing a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ and ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat-2047’ awareness programme organised jointly by the Telangana State Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) and the NSS Cell of Osmania University at Tagore Auditorium on the university campus, the Governor said drug abuse not only destroys individuals but also affects families and jeopardises the future of the youth.
He revealed that he had suggested to the state government making an anti-drug pledge mandatory for students at the time of admission to schools and colleges.
The Governor announced a 60-day special awareness campaign from Children’s Day on November 14 to National Youth Day on January 12, urging educational institutions to organise seminars, rallies, exhibitions and counselling sessions.
He called for extending anti-drug awareness activities across all 33 districts and encouraged students to become ambassadors of the campaign.
Stressing a compassionate approach towards addiction, he said those struggling with drug abuse should receive medical treatment, counselling and family support rather than face humiliation or social exclusion.
He also highlighted the activities of the Indian Red Cross Society in Telangana, noting that its membership had crossed 1.28 lakh, while more than 16 lakh registrations had been recorded under the Junior Red Cross and Youth Red Cross wings.
Special Chief Secretary to the Governor M Dana Kishore said youth must play a pivotal role in the movement to make India drug-free.
During the programme, the Governor unveiled awareness posters and stickers, administered an anti-drug pledge to students, inaugurated a blood donation camp and flagged off an awareness rally from Tagore Auditorium to the Arts College.
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