Bandipora, March 19 – A One-Day Training cum Capacity Building Programme on the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) was held at Auditorium Hall, District Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Bandipora.
The event was organized by Department of Social Welfare, Bandipora in collaboration with District Administration Bandipora and was facilitated by DDAC Bandipora.
The programme witnessed active participation from Education, Police, Health, ICDS, and other allied sectors, reflecting a multi-sectoral approach to tackle the menace of drug abuse.
The session commenced with a presentation by Dr. Anjum Reshi, Medical Officer, DDAC Bandipora, who provided a comprehensive overview of the centre’s services, highlighting the free-of-cost facilities available for those battling drug addiction and elobrated on the medical aspects of de-addiction.
The programme also featured an interactive session led by Adv Mudasir Nazir, Counselor, DDAC Bandipora, who elaborated on the importance of psychological counselling in addiction recovery.
Jawhar Ahmad, Outreach Worker (ORW), DDAC, emphasized the role of individuals and communities in combating drug addiction and fostering a drug-free society.
Adding further depth to the discussions, Bilal Ahmad Mir, Counselor, DMHS Bandipora, shared valuable insights on the impact of substance abuse on mental health.
Syed Ahmad, Teacher, GMS Kulhama, provided an extensive overview of drug abuse and its societal repercussions.
Iftikar Ahmad Mir, Teacher, GMS Ayatmulla, spoke on the crucial role of teachers and educational institutions in raising awareness and preventing drug abuse among students.
The training programme concluded with a pledge to intensify efforts to eradicate drug abuse in Bandipora, reinforcing the commitment of the administration and community stakeholders towards a Nasha Mukt Bharat
