JAMMU, Jun 11: In a significant effort to combat drug abuse and promote community welfare, the Samvedna Society, under the leadership of its Chairman Keshav Chopra, organized a comprehensive awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan at Katal Batal, Nagrota. To provide immediate relief and healthcare facilities to the local residents, a Free Eye Screening and General Health Check-Up Camp was also organized on the occasion. This marks the 106th free camp initiated by the society, which was conducted in collaboration with K.D Multispeciality Hospital, under the supervision of Dr. J.P. Singh. During the camp, free medicines were also distributed to the patients.
The Programme was inaugurated by Chief Guest Sumit Kohli, JKAS, Tehsildar Nagrota, alongside Guest of Honour Vinod Kundal, Sub Divisional Police Officer Nagrota, Naib Tehsildar Nagrota, and Gagan Sharma, a well-known social reformer. The programme witnessed overwhelming participation from the local public, with a remarkably high turnout of women from the region, showcasing the community’s collective resolve against the menace of drug addiction.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Sumit Kohli emphasized the critical need for grassroot awareness to eradicate substance abuse from society. He stated that drug addiction not only destroys an individual but devastates entire families and communities. He urged the public, especially parents, to stay vigilant regarding the behavioral changes in youth and requested everyone to actively cooperate with the administration to make Nagrota completely drug-free.
Sub Divisional Police Officer Vinod Kundal, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted the law enforcement perspective and the strict measures being taken against drug peddlers. He stated that the police department is working tirelessly to break the supply chain of narcotics. He assured the public that the police are always available to help those who want to recover, but at the same time, they will show no mercy to those who are trading in poison and destroying the future of the younger generation.
Keshav Chopra while Speaking expressed his gratitude to the dignitaries, medical team, and the local public for their support. He strongly supported the ongoing hundred-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir campaign initiated by the Lieutenant Governor. Chopra highly appreciated the dedication of the local police and civil administration, noting that the administration has successfully broken the backbone of drug dealers over the past sixty days. He reaffirmed that Samvedna Society stands fully prepared and committed to extending every possible support to the administration and police in this noble cause to ensure a brighter, addiction-free future for Jammu and Kashmir.
Gagan Sharma also expressed his views, focusing on the social responsibility of every citizen. He stated that government and police efforts can only achieve full success when civil society steps forward to take ownership of the cause. He lauded the initiative of Samvedna Society and stressed that regular awareness drives and health camps are essential to build a healthy, vibrant, and progressive society.
Sheetal Rajput, Shanti, Rani Sharma ( Selfless Services), Rohan Sharma, Abhishek, Geeta Sharma, Sourav Gupta , Divyansh and Others were also Present.