Students sensitised about harmful effects of drugs; awareness rallies organised to spread the message of a drug-free society
Kapurthala, Nov 3: As part of the Punjab Government’s ongoing anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’, the Sports department organised special awareness activities at Government Schools in villages Lakhan Khole and Sencha, motivating students to stay away from drugs and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
The coaches of the department sensitised students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and highlighted the importance of sports, physical fitness and discipline in leading a healthy and productive life. They also encouraged students to become ambassadors of the anti-drug campaign by spreading awareness among their family members, friends and people in their neighbourhood.
District Sports Officer Kulwinder Singh said that yo further strengthen the awareness drive, rallies were also organised in the villages, through which students conveyed the message of staying away from drugs and building a drug-free society. He said that the drive was aimed at engaging young students in the fight against drug abuse and channelising their energy towards sports and other constructive activities. He said that such grassroots-level awareness programmes were part of the concerted efforts under ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ to involve educational institutions and communities in creating a healthy, drug-free Punjab.
Singh said that sports could play a vital role in keeping youngsters away from drugs by providing them with a positive direction, discipline and a sense of purpose. He said that regular participation in sports not only promote physical fitness and mental well-being but also instils values such as teamwork, determination and self-confidence among youth. He said that engaging young people in sports activities could help channelise their energy towards constructive direction.
