{"id":60122,"date":"2026-02-10T19:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=60122"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:58:25","slug":"saving-youth-from-drugs-is-a-collective-responsibility-punjab-governor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/saving-youth-from-drugs-is-a-collective-responsibility-punjab-governor\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving Youth from Drugs Is a Collective Responsibility: Punjab Governor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ferozepur News:<\/span> Emphasising that protecting the younger generation from the menace of drugs is a shared responsibility of society, the Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, on Tuesday led a massive anti-drug awareness walk in Ferozepur as part of the state\u2019s ongoing campaign to make Punjab drug-free.<br \/>\nOrganised with the objective of restoring Punjab\u2019s vibrant spirit and eliminating drug abuse, the awareness walk commenced from Saragarhi Gurudwara Sahib and culminated at the School of Eminence, Ferozepur city. Prior to the walk, the Governor paid obeisance at Saragarhi Gurudwara Sahib and formally flagged off the anti-drug campaign.<br \/>\nThe awareness walk witnessed wide participation from across the state, including Dera Beas chief Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, vice-chancellors of several universities, heads of schools and colleges, leaders of various political parties, thousands of students, representatives of NGOs, social organisations and other eminent personalities, all of whom pledged their commitment towards building a drug-free Punjab.<br \/>\nLeading the awareness walk himself, Governor Kataria called upon all sections of society to unite in the fight against drugs. He stated that drug abuse not only destroys individuals but also causes irreparable damage to society, and stressed that only collective and sustained efforts can eradicate this social evil from its roots.<br \/>\nAddressing a large gathering at the School of Eminence after the walk, the Governor underlined the need to make educational institutions drug-free on priority. He said that the future of the state can be secured only when its youth are guided onto the right path. While noting that the Punjab Government is implementing a phase-wise anti-drug campaign, he emphasised that its success depends on the active participation of educational institutions, religious bodies, social organisations, political parties, panchayats and the general public.<br \/>\nThe Governor made a special appeal to women to take a leading role in anti-drug awareness campaigns, observing that women, as mothers, sisters and daughters, have a decisive influence in shaping society. Urging people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices of the Gurus, he said that safeguarding Punjab\u2019s culture and values from the scourge of drugs is both a moral and religious duty.<br \/>\nReferring to cross-border threats, Governor Kataria said that the neighbouring hostile country is attempting to weaken Punjab\u2019s youth by supplying drugs through drones. He added that the government has taken several stringent measures, including the deployment of anti-drone systems, to foil such conspiracies.<br \/>\nConcluding his address, the Governor asserted that the war against drugs can be won only through collective resolve and cooperation, expressing confidence that with the support of the people of Punjab, the mission to eliminate drugs would soon succeed. 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