Substance abuse has been a persistent issue in Arunachal Pradesh, severely affecting the potential of the state, especially the youths. However, GoAP is actively taking measures to combat addiction and create a positive change for the youth.
To heighten awareness and educate the public on the dangers of drug use, the state government established the ‘Arunachal Against Substance’ campaign. The initiative aims to assist the families of addicts and offer them support while encouraging drug users to seek help from rehab facilities. The program will provide a safe and healthy environment for individuals to turn their life around and enable them to begin with a clean slate. It offers vital resources such as helplines, online counselling, and testimonials from people who have overcome addiction.
There are also NGOs and non-governmental organizations working tirelessly to promote awareness around drug abuse throughout the whole state. The Indian Army has played a significant role in this cause by organizing youth-targeted awareness campaigns and engaging them in various sports activities. Women initiatives such as WASE are increasing awareness and advocating against drug abuse among young people, with the entire female population of Arunachal Pradesh supporting the idea of a drug-free state.
Through their determination and persistence, the state is moving in the right direction towards a drug-free future. We invite citizens to share their thoughts on the impact created through these ongoing campaigns at ground level. What other measures should be taken by GoAP to eradicate substance abuse from its roots?
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The DC also encouraged\ students to be more disciplined and sincere towards their academic career and stay away from any drug,
Tezu ZPM Balong Tindya felicitated the winners of art and essay competition organized by Education Department on the theme “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”.
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Lohit DC Shashvat Saurabh, who lauded role of CBOs and NGOs for their concerted efforts to eradicate drug menace from the district, gave away prizes to the winners of essay competitions conducted by Mishmi Indigenous Culture and Faith Promotion Society on the theme “Proactive roles of CBOs, PRI members, GBs, Student bodies and educated class of Mishmi community against opium and drugs menace to make opium free society by 2030. ”
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Addicts Simanso Tayang and Serusha Kri, who came out successfully from drug and leading normal life, shared their stories while speaking on negative influence of drugs on younger generation. They passionately encouraged youth to stay away from the drugs and lead a healthy and drug free life.
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Lohit district administration involving community based organizations, NGOs like Brahmkumaris and civil society observed the Day by conducting a rally to spread mass awareness on drug menace of drugs. organizations also participated enthusiastically in the rally.
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motorbike awareness rally in collaboration with Arunachal Bullet Club with 32 riders was conducted by District Legal Service Authority to bring mass awareness on world free of drug abuse.
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Recovery Club of Mother’s Vision observed the Day to create mass awareness by former drug users for cautioning suffering addicts about implications of drug use. They also covered Basar under awareness walkathon. Such walkathon conducted for last five years and Naharlagun to Itanagar in 2022 with IMC mayor Tame Passsang. Mother’s Vision’s Jumde Yongam Gamlin urged all to refrain from drug abuse.
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A brief session on rising impact of drugs among the youth was held among addicts of all rehabilitation centres, recovering inmates, parents, members of WWS & NGOs. The need to raise awareness about the negative impact of discrimination on people who use drugs and their families, about rising cases of AIDS and hepatitis and expanding and strengthening HIV and hepatitis prevention measures were discussed. An oath was also administered to refrain from drug abuse.
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A mass rally major problem that illicit drugs pose to society to create mass awareness was organised by Nasha Bharat Abhiyaan District Unit involving educational institutions, Govt. officials, public, representatives of WWS, ANAYA, SEWA and NAA.
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The Day was observed with Anti Narcotic and Anti tobacco Campaign, themed “Together we can tackle Drugs Menace” at Town Club at the initiative of DC C.R Khampa, who spoke on the significance of the annual event and urged all to refrain from drug abuse.
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A series of events were conducted to include an awareness lecture, a Skit with the theme ‘Anti-Drug Awareness’, Live Testimonies of former addicts of Care Me Home Welfare Society and enthralling musical concert by Khonsa Bn Assam Rifles.