RAMGARH, Sep 10: A youth awareness programme under the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan” was organised by Nations Development Association (NDA) Affiliated by MY Jammu at Government Higher Secondary School, Ramgarh, with the objective of sensitising students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encouraging them to contribute towards building a healthy, responsible and drug-free society.
Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Ramgarh, was the Chief Guest, while Vivek Kumar, District Youth Officer (DYO), MY Bharat, Jammu/Samba, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, attended as the Guest of Honour. Nindi Verma, Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Ramgarh, and Shrifal Raina, CM Reach Foundation India, were also present on the occasion. Sushil Singh Charak, Resource Person, MY Bharat, J&K, and Chief Functionary, Nations Development Association (NDA), coordinated the programme.
Among those present were Harvinder Singh, President, Samba, Surinder, Bhupinder Singh, along with lecturers and teaching staff of Government Higher Secondary School, Ramgarh.
During the programme, students actively participated in various awareness activities and presented an impactful street play, speeches and rangoli based on the theme of Nasha Mukt Yuva. Through their creative presentations, the students highlighted the harmful consequences of drug abuse and conveyed a strong message encouraging young people to stay away from drugs and adopt healthy and positive lifestyles.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Ramgarh, said that the strength and future of the nation depend upon its youth. He emphasised that protecting young people from substance abuse requires sustained awareness, family support, education and collective community efforts. Referring to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat, he said that a healthy, empowered and responsible youth population is essential for achieving the goal of a Viksit Bharat.
Dr. Manyal appreciated the students for their enthusiastic participation and meaningful presentations and encouraged them to become ambassadors of the message of a drug-free India in their schools, families and communities.
A certificate distribution ceremony was also held during the programme, wherein certificates were presented to students in recognition of their active participation in the awareness activities. Special plaques carrying the Nasha Mukt Yuva theme were also presented in recognition of efforts and contribution towards promoting awareness against drug abuse.
Nindi Verma, Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Ramgarh, appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students and their creative efforts in spreading the message against drug abuse. Shrifal Raina, CM Reach Foundation India, also appreciated the initiative and the efforts of the students and organisers.
As part of the programme, CM Reach Foundation India provided refreshments to the participating students, contributing to the successful conduct of the awareness initiative.
The programme concluded with a collective commitment to strengthen awareness against drug abuse, promote positive youth engagement and encourage greater participation in the movement towards a Nasha Mukt Bharat and Viksit Bharat.