New Delhi, August 03: As part of the nationwide Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign, MY Bharat, East Khasi Hills organised the district-level Nasha Mukt Competitions at St. Edmund’s College yesterday, to encourage youth participation in the fight against drug abuse. The event brought together students and young people from across the district to spread awareness against drug abuse through creative expression and reinforce the message of a healthy, drug-free society.
Eight competitions centred on the theme of drug abuse prevention were conducted, providing participants with an opportunity to showcase their creativity through art, literature and performance. The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and youth, reflecting their commitment to the cause of building a drug-free society.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Bipul Das, DSP (Crime), East Khasi Hills, urged the youth to stay away from substance abuse and become responsible citizens. Emphasising the importance of collective action, he encouraged participants to take the lead in creating awareness and strengthening community efforts to combat the menace of drugs.
The programme was organised by District Youth Officer, My Bharat Shillong, Ministry of Youth Affairs, with the support of the dedicated MY Bharat team, ensuring the successful conduct of the competitions and awareness activities.
A special highlight of the programme was the visit of the district-level winners to Raj Bhavan, Shillong, where they had the opportunity to meet the Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya. During the visit, the participants presented a powerful street play conveying the message of drug prevention and the importance of leading a healthy, addiction-free life. The performance was widely appreciated for effectively promoting the campaign’s objectives and inspiring collective action against substance abuse.
The winners of the district-level competitions will represent East Khasi Hills at the State-Level Competitions. The state-level winners will subsequently compete at the National-Level Competitions under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign.
Experts working in the field of drug abuse prevention also delivered informative sessions on the harmful effects of substance abuse, preventive measures and the importance of making informed life choices. The sessions provided valuable insights into the social, physical and psychological impact of drug addiction and highlighted the role of awareness in prevention.
