We reaffirm our strong commitment to eliminate the drug menace and achieve the goal of a drug-free society, the Lt Governor said.
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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off ‘Spring Run for Drug-Free Srinagar’ this morning at Dal Lake.
The Lt Governor appreciated Srinagar district administration for an excellent initiative like “Mission Wapsi” campaign to wean away youth from drug abuse.
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We reaffirm our strong commitment to eliminate the drug menace and achieve the goal of a drug-free society, the Lt Governor said.
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“Mission Wapsi” is an endeavour of the district administration Srinagar to rehabilitate the victims of drug addiction by providing them dignified livelihood through proper handholding and guidance under Government self-employment schemes. The initiative also involves community participation on a large scale.
Around 1500 youth participated in the Spring Run and pledged to eradicate drug menace from the society. The event was a part of IEC activities of the District Administration to spread mass awareness against drug abuse.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole; IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz, besides senior officers of Youth Services & Sports and District Administration Srinagar were present on the occasion.
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