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| Awareness program on drug abuse/ AIDS held | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 1 : A mass awareness program on Drug Use and HIV was conducted at Nai Basti here by J&K Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (JKSPYM), a national NGO working in the field of Drug Use and HIV prevention, with support from J&K State AIDS Control Society.
Shri Hari Singh Thakur, Vise president Indian Congress Party, was the chief guest on the occasion, he said that time has come when initiatives like this should be done on regular basis. He congratulated the NGO for taking such initiative in the area, he further said he is always ready to support such events and initiatives and will welcome any activity of such kind anywhere in Jammu.
Also he mentioned that Nai Basti area is vulnerable to such kind of problems and lot many drug users needs attention care and support by NGOs, by family members and by community members. Time has come when we should all come together and join our hands to curb this menace from our society. Superintendent of Police, South Rajeshwar Singh was also present on the occasion and he threw light on NDPS act and other acts concerning with Drug Users. Deepika Thankur, Dy. Director, IEC JKSACS presented speech on ill effects of drugs and prevetion of HIV AIDS. Dr. Arti Bakshi, HOD Psychology Department, Jammu University also presented speech on the topic and stressed on need of early intervention to the adolescent and youth through counseling by teachers, parents and community.
Dr. Om Kumar from JKSPYM focused on sign and symptoms of Drug use and HIV/AIDS. A skit was also presented by Shri Shashi Bhushan and his team of Durga Kala Manch, on the event to create awareness on Drug abuse and HIV among general masses. |
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