Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the state’s youth would be the driving force behind a drug-free Haryana and urged them to act as informants against peddlers in their neighbourhoods.
“The resolve and enthusiasm of our youngsters will give a new direction to this campaign,” Saini said while addressing a half marathon in Rewari organised under the theme “Nasha Mukt Haryana-Khel Yukt Haryana” (Drug-free Haryana, sports-led Haryana).
Saini later joined the runners. “We have never seen this as a political matter. He urged youngsters to report drug peddling, saying, “If you see someone selling or pushing drugs in your area, do not keep quiet. Your one piece of information can save a young life and prevent a family from losing hope. “If you see someone selling or pushing drugs in your area, do not keep quiet.
He said the government had tackled the problem over the last 12 years with a long-term vision. He called upon every youngster to make at least 10 others aware of the harmful effects of drugs, saying such efforts could turn the campaign into a mass movement. The CM said the state had launched the toll-free anti-drug helpline 9050891508 to assist drug-affected persons and provide information about drug peddling. Complaints related to narcotic substances can also be registered through the MANAS portal and helpline 1933. He said the drug problem was not new and had been tackled by the government over the last 12 years with a long-term vision. Earlier reporting noted: The chief minister urged youngsters to report peddlers and counsel at least 10 others on the ill-effects of drugs.
Saini said the government had adopted a comprehensive strategy covering enforcement, public awareness, treatment and rehabilitation to tackle the drug menace. Flagged off at 6 am, the event themed “Nashe se Jung, Rewari ke Sang” (fight against drugs, Rewari stands united) drew over 50,000 participants, deputy commissioner Abhishek Meena said. Saini said Rewari, known for its valour and hardworking people, must have no room for drugs. It is about the future of our youth and families,” he said. He said the government was committed to creating a safe and positive environment for young people while taking concrete action against drug abuse. “A drug-free youth is the foundation of a happy family, skilled youth will build a prosperous Haryana, and determined youth will become the strength of a developed and self-reliant India,” he said. The identity of complainants would be kept confidential, he said. Earlier reporting noted: Saini said the state government had rolled out a comprehensive strategy covering enforcement, public awareness, treatment and rehabilitation. Your one piece of information can save a young life and prevent a family from losing hope,” he said, adding that such efforts could grow into a mass movement.
Earlier reporting noted: Haryana CM urges youth to report drug peddlers, help make state drug-free Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday urged the state’s youth to help make Haryana drug-free by reporting drug peddlers in their neighbourhoods, saying their participation would be crucial to the campaign.
