To deal with the problem of drug menace, Haryana Government is all set to launch a special campaign in educational institutions in the state.
Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma on Monday said that Higher Education Department would run a special campaign to make students of all government and private colleges and universities aware of harmful effects of drug abuse.
Sharma said that the State Government has been spreading awareness about ill-effects of drug abuse among the youth. Though there are laws to put a check on drug addiction and its abuse, but being a social issue it could be completely eliminated only with good moral values and awareness among youth, he said.
He further said that teachers have great impact on students so they should also make students conscious about the ill effects of drugs.
An action plan to deal with drug abuse has been sent to Registrars of universities and Principals of all government colleges, aided colleges and self financing colleges.
The university and college authorities have been directed to organize awareness campaigns and counseling in the vulnerable groups and influence groups. They have also been asked to hold various activities including rallies, street plays, slogan writing, essay writing, poster making events to spread awareness about ill effects of drug abuse.
The Minister said that Police Department has been taking strict action against those indulged in drug trafficking. Apart from this, more than 50 drug de-addiction centres are being run across the State.
6,500 vyayamshalas are also being established in all villages of the state to engage them in healthy practices, he added.