Himachal Gyan Vigyan Samiti (HGVS) organized several programmes throughout the state to observe International Day against Drug Abuse on Thursday.
The main function was held at Shimla, which was presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukku.
Addressing the audience on the occasion , the CM said , “The state government is set to include one chapter on raising awareness about drug abuse in school curriculum and asked every section of the society to be a part of the campaign against drug abuse and join the drive against drug abuse to make Himachal Pradesh a drug free State.”
He said, “The vision of a prosperous country can only be realized by channelizing the energy of the youth in the right direction and the state government has adopted a zero tolerance policy against the use and trafficking of drugs”.
The CM said, “The state government has decided to act tough against state government employees involved in drug trafficking; I want to give a clear message to people of the state that there is no place for drugs in Devbhoomi, ” he stated .
He said, “The state government remains committed and will continue its relentless efforts to crack down on drug networks and take stern action against the offenders and focusing on providing employment opportunities and encouraging skill development for those recovering from addiction to them back to mainstream.”
He said , “ The youth of the state should join the fight against drugs, help oneself and others as well to come out of this evil and state government has approved the establishment of a fully equipped 100 bedded de-addiction Centre in Kotla Barog in Sirmaur district and working to establish a district level de-addiction centre in each district.
State Secretary of HGVS Satyawan said, “Programmes were also held in all districts of the state as a part of campaign against drug abuse on Thursday.”
