DC conducts virtual interaction with Sarpanches about Nasha Mukat Bharat Abhiyan.

GNS ONLINE RAJOURI 
SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI, MAY 21:–Drug addiction has become a grave threat to society and unfortunately, the younger generation has also been involved in drug addiction.
To address the grave issue of drug abuse, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal on Sunday conducted a virtual interaction with Sarpanches as part of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
The objective of this significant engagement was to understand and support the strategies implemented by the Sarpanches in their relentless pursuit to eradicate this menace and establish drug-free Panchayats.
Most of the Sarpanches shared their experiences, activities, and valuable suggestions, underscoring their unwavering commitment to making their Panchayats drug-free.
The DC, Vikas Kundal while addressing the Sarpanches threw light on the ill effects of drugs on individuals, families, and society at large. Through the virtual platform, he effectively conveyed the gravity of the situation, emphasising the urgent need for a collective effort to create a healthier and drug-free environment for all.
Highlighting the significance of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Deputy Commissioner expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Sarpanches for their unwavering dedication to this noble cause.
He commended their proactive engagement and urged them to continue taking exemplary initiatives to combat the drug menace in their respective Panchayats.
Emphasising on the government’s vision to make drug-free Panchayats, he reiterated the administration’s strong commitment to making the Panchayats drug-free.
Vikas Kundal stressed strict enforcement of laws, community participation, awareness campaigns, and counselling programs and highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts between the administration, Sarpanches, PRI members, and local communities to achieve the goal of drug-free Panchayats.
He emphasised the provision of necessary resources, guidance, and technical support to enable the Sarpanches in their efforts to combat drug abuse at the grassroots level.
Vikas Kundal, IAS resolves to work closely with the Sarpanches, local communities, and various stakeholders to realize the vision of a drug-free society & urged people to actively participate in this relentless campaign against drugs.
Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Sheraz Chowhan; District Social Welfare Officer, Wakeel Ahmed Bhatt; District Information Officer, Narinder Kumar and DPO, Auqil Nuvaid. Besides ASP, Vivek Shakhar also attended the meeting through virtual mode.