Mumbai: Chief minister
Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched the Drug-Free Mumbai campaign at NSCI Dome in Worli. The anti-drug awareness campaign seeks to tackle the drug menace among students.
The government’s goal is to achieve a drug-free Mumbai in the next two to four years, said Fadnavis, adding that emphasis will be placed on rehabilitating addicted youth and bringing them into the mainstream. As part of the campaign, schools, colleges, counsellors, parents and various social organisations in Mumbai will be brought together to create awareness against drugs.
Addressing students, Fadnavis said it is not just a law and order issue, but is related to the future of the country and hence collective efforts are required to fight it. “India is making rapid progress in the fields of science, technology, artificial intelligence, space research and defence. In such a situation a conspiracy is being hatched to weaken India from within by enslaving the country’s youth power in the grip of drugs. Drugs are the most important weapon in this secret war and every citizen should fight the fight against it,” said Fadnavis.
He said a letter would be sent to all school and college principals with regard to the campaign and appealed to the people to provide information about people who are turning towards addiction as well as those who trade drugs. He assured the identity of those who provide information will be kept confidential and awards will be given to those providing useful information.
The Drug-Free Mumbai campaign is part of the Drug-Free India campaign.
