CRPF 40 Battalion Holds Anti-Drug Programme at Anantnag College

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) 40 Battalion organised a programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan at Government Polytechnic College, Larkipora, Anantnag. The programme focused on spreading awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encouraging young people to stay away from substance addiction.

The initiative aimed to sensitise students to the physical, mental and social consequences of drug addiction. It also highlighted the importance of adopting a healthy and responsible lifestyle.

During the programme, participants were encouraged to take an active role in creating awareness about drug abuse among their peers, families and the wider community. The message stressed that awareness efforts should reach beyond the educational institution and involve people in the wider community.

The programme also underlined the importance of collective efforts by security forces, educational institutions and civil society in addressing the growing challenge of substance abuse. It presented awareness-building as a shared responsibility involving different sections of society.

The initiative reflected CRPF 40 Battalion’s commitment to community engagement and youth welfare, alongside its security responsibilities. Through the programme at Government Polytechnic College, Larkipora, the battalion sought to engage students directly on the issue of drug addiction.

The programme concluded with a message urging students to stay away from drugs and contribute towards building a healthy, drug-free society.