Indian Army organised Drug Awereness program at Magam Handwara

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HANDWARA JUNE 08 :–Drugs Are The Enemies Of Ambition And Hope And When We Fight Against Drugs, We Are Fighting For The Future.

Anti-drug awareness drive is an effective way to keep the society drug free. It is important to make the people aware about the harmful effects of drugs on their health, body and mind.

With an aim to spread awareness about drug addiction and its ill effects, *Indian Army in collaboration with Widows, Orphan & Handicapped People’s Trust NGO*, conducted a drug awareness campaign at *Govt Boys High school, Magam* wherein various events were organised by school students, which included skits, group songs, speech and group dance. These events primarily focussed upon ill effects of drugs on our society and how collectively we can eradicate this social menace.

Prominent personalities like *ADC Handwara, SDPO, BDC, CEO,Law officer, Medical Officer PHC Magam, Principal Higher Secondary School Magam & National Motivational speaker Md Shafi Mir* shared their valuable knowledge on the subject. *156 Students and 43 Guests* from various sections of society including SI Magam Police Post, Sarpanches, Numberdar, Ward Members and Anganwadi workers participated in aforesaid campaign, which primarily aimed at spreading awareness on misuse and dangerous effects in unethical consumption of drugs. The awareness drive will also help to build confidence amongst civil society and motivate them to do well in their life.