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Telangana Red Cross to prepare district action plans for drug-free campaign

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (UNI) Telangana Governor’s Special Chief Secretary and Telangana State Red Cross Chairman M Dana Kishore on Monday directed district Red Cross branches to prepare special action plans for the effective implementation of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
Reviewing the campaigns through a video conference with district Red Cross representatives at Lok Bhavan, he said the Governor would formally launch the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in Telangana.
He asked district branches to organise awareness rallies, seminars in educational institutions, poster exhibitions and pledge-taking programmes after Dasara, with the participation of Junior and Youth Red Cross volunteers, NSS, NCC and Scouts and Guides. He stressed coordination with universities and educational institutions to educate young people about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promote healthy lifestyles.
Reviewing the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, Dana Kishore called for nutritional assistance to tuberculosis patients in addition to medical treatment. He directed district branches to coordinate with District Medical and Health Officers and District TB Units to identify eligible beneficiaries and mobilise support from donors, industries and voluntary organisations for nutritional kits.
He emphasised transparent beneficiary identification, regular monitoring and coordination with government departments to ensure effective implementation of both campaigns.
Professor A. Sriramulu, General Secretary and CEO of the State Red Cross branch, and executive members of district Red Cross branches participated in the meeting, a Lok Bhavan communique said.
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