Ganderbal, Jun 26: In observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, and in compliance with the directions of the J&K Legal Services Authority under the NALSA (DAWN – Drug Awareness and Wellness Navigation for a Drug-Free India) Scheme, 2025, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal organized a series of awareness and outreach programmes across various locations of the district.
The awareness programmes were organised under the Chairmanship of Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA Ganderbal, and under the guidance of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal.
The programmes were conducted by the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of DLSA Ganderbal at Benhama, Lar, Kondabal, Safapora, Bamloora and other areas of the district, where extensive interaction was held with members of the public, youth, students and shopkeepers.
During the programmes, the participants were sensitized about the harmful effects of drug abuse, substance addiction and illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs.
The PLVs highlighted the physical, psychological, social and legal consequences of drug abuse and encouraged the public, particularly the youth, to adopt a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Awareness was also created regarding the availability of free legal aid, counselling services, rehabilitation facilities and other support mechanisms for persons affected by substance abuse under the NALSA (DAWN) Scheme.
The participants appreciated the initiative and expressed their commitment towards spreading awareness against drug abuse and supporting collective efforts for building a drug-free society and safeguarding future generations from the menace of narcotic substances.
As part of the continuing observance of the campaign and to further achieve the objectives of the NALSA Scheme, the DLSA will also organize awareness programmes in educational institutions of the district, with a special focus on sensitizing students about the dangers of drug abuse, preventive measures, legal awareness, rehabilitation support and the collective responsibility of society in ensuring a drug-free future.
Through these sustained awareness initiatives, DLSA Ganderbal reiterates its commitment towards promoting preventive legal awareness, empowering communities and strengthening the collective fight against drug abuse in furtherance of the objectives envisaged under the NALSA Scheme, 2025.
