Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the 'Run for Awareness' marathon rally in Haldwani under the Nasha Mukt Uttarakhand campaign. Thousands of youth, students, public figures, and renowned personalities participated in the event on Sunday.
Before flagging off the rally from the MB Inter College ground, the Chief Minister said that the run is not merely a form of physical exercise but a stride towards a healthy, drug-free state, and requested participants that, as they move forward, they should all raise the slogan "no to drugs and yes to life" to make the state better and prosperous.
“Today’s run is not just a mere physical exercise but our resolve for a healthy, prosperous, and drug-free Uttarakhand. Let the message spread from the streets of Haldwani across the state. Uttarakhand's youth are saying no to drugs and yes to life,” he said.
He said substance abuse is a silent war and an epidemic that is spreading rapidly, with youth being the primary target.
CM said many young people have fallen into addiction. It’s not just a problem of one segment, but people from all walks of life are getting affected by this silent war.
The Chief Minister added that, inspired by the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2020, the state government is working in mission mode to combat drug abuse.
He highlighted that the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, formed in 2022, has led to the arrest of thousands of accused and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics. Additionally, Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF) centres are being operated, and such centres are also being established in all government medical colleges.
“Our state stands united against drugs. Devbhoomi Uttarakhand is known for its spirituality, traditions, cultural values, and energetic youth," he said.
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