By Sunil Sonker
Mussoorie, 14 Oct: A workshop on the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ was organised at Mahatma Yogeshwar Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir under the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, here, today. The event aimed to protect the younger generation from the grip of substance abuse and inspire them toward positive thinking and a healthy lifestyle. Students participated in the workshop and learned about the adverse effects of drug abuse and the importance of staying away from it.
Guiding the students, Acharya Umesh Nautiyal stated that adopting a healthy lifestyle free from addiction is the true path to the progress of society and the nation. He emphasized that the youth are the country’s future, and their energy should be channeled into education, sports, creative endeavors, and nation-building. He remarked that it is a collective responsibility to lead the younger generation out of the darkness of addiction and toward positivity and a bright future. The dream of a strong, self-reliant, and developed India can only be realized when the youth remain free from substance abuse. He added that the pledge for a drug-free India should not be limited to any single institution or organization; families, schools, social organizations, and ordinary citizens must work together to achieve this. The campaign’s primary objective is to raise awareness across villages and cities, alerting the youth to the harmful effects of drugs.
BJP Mussoorie Mandal President Rajat Agrawal stated that the campaign against substance abuse in Mussoorie would be carried forward continuously. He mentioned that such workshops would be organized periodically to increase awareness among students and inspire them to stay away from drugs. Stressing the need for strict action against the sale of drugs and active community participation, he affirmed that safeguarding the future of the youth is everyone’s responsibility.
Interville Club President Kiran Tripathi, Rashmi Karanwal, Geeta, Medical Cell Coordinator Dr. Srishti Karanwal, and Reena Mathur, among others, were present at the workshop.
