GUWAHATI:
Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, on July 26, said social organisations should make a collective effort and work in tandem with the government to ensure a drug-free society.
“The menace of drugs is spoiling society. Therefore, to ensure a drug-free society, social organisations should put up a collective effort and work in tandem with the government to defeat the negative forces emanating from the abuse of drugs, tobacco and alcohol,” Mukhi said
Mukhi made the statement at a programme held as part of the ’60 Day Anti-Drug Tobacco and Liquor Awareness campaign’ organised by Byatikram Mass Awareness and Social Development Organisation (MASDO) at ITA Centre for Performing Arts.
Addressing the gathering, Muhki urged parents to spend quality time with their children and provide them a loving, stable and secure home environment, adding that strong family ties and high moral character can help in ensuring a drug-free society. He added that in light of the burgeoning abuse of drugs along with the use of alcohol and tobacco, parental guidance and counselling coupled with strong moral character can help the youth stay away from these substances.
He said that social organisations should work dedicatedly to create awareness about the vicious cycle of drugs and alcohol and the harm they are inflicting on society. He urged the teachers and educational institutions to motivate the youth toward sports and music, so they can contribute to national development and not indulge in such harmful practices.
“The youth are full of energy and spirit and it is one of the formative periods of one’s life. Therefore, this period should be thoughtfully used to channelize youth energy to some constructive purposes,” he said.
He also called upon social organisations to work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies like police organisations to help society come out of the influence of drugs.
The Governor further wished the awareness campaign, which he had flagged off at Raj Bhavan, success and appealed to all sections of the society at large to show positive resolve against drug abuse.