Baramulla, October 16: A Neighbourhood Youth Parliament was organised at Government Polytechnic College, Kanispora, Baramulla, under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva,” to raise awareness about substance abuse and encourage youth participation in building a drug-free society.
The programme was presided over by Nitin Hangloo, State Director, MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Among others Chief Planning Officer, Baramulla, Nissar Ahmad,Principal Government Polytechnic College, Baramulla Javed Iqbal,Muzzafar Hussain Ganie, HOD,Government Polytechnic college, Youth Officer MY Bharat Srijan Singh Patel,Medical Officer Baramulla Dr Asif and other concerned besides students of the college were present in the program.
Addressing the gathering, Nitin Hangloo emphasised the importance of engaging youth in constructive activities and providing them with platforms to express their views on social issues. He urged young participants to stay away from drugs, adopt a healthy lifestyle and contribute positively towards nation-building.
Chief Planning Officer Baramulla, Nissar Ahmad, highlighted the role of youth in building a drug-free society and outlined the District Administration’s efforts to combat substance abuse through awareness programmes and coordinated initiatives at district, block and panchayat levels. He urged students to spread awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and actively support the ongoing fight against the drug menace.
District Youth Officer, MY Bharat, Srijan Singh Patel, highlighted the objective of organising the Neighbourhood Youth Parliament under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva.” He encouraged students to participate actively in discussions on social issues and become ambassadors of the drug-free movement by promoting awareness and motivating others to lead healthy and productive lives.
During the programme, youth participants engaged in an open discussion, sharing their views on substance abuse, its impact on society and the need for collective efforts to address the menace.
A pledge was also administered to reaffirm the participants’ commitment to combating substance abuse and contributing towards the vision of a drug-free society.