Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Sunday felicitated five youths of Hisar division for their outstanding work in the field of drug de-addiction and urged the youth of the State to avoid drugs and channelise their energies in constructive activities.
Reiterating the State Government’s resolve to end drug abuse in Haryana, the Chief Minister while speaking at ‘Youth Against Drugs’ programme in Hisar said that as many as 53 de-addiction centres were operating in the state.
With a view to channelizing the energy of the youth towards constructive activities and providing job opportunities, 1000 gymnasiums would be set up in the state this year and the ‘Haryana Kaushal Mission’ programme is implementing to promote skill development. The police is taking strict action against those indulging in drug trade, he said.
Describing drug abuse and addiction as a social evil, he urged the people to stay away from drugs and teach the youth good values.
He asked the youth of Hisar to visit different villages and spread awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and alcoholism.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also launched ‘I support drug-free Haryana’ social media portal.