East Singhbhum District Combats Drug Addiction with Public Awareness Campaign

In East Singhbhum district, a comprehensive awareness campaign against banned substances, initiated by the state government, has commenced. The campaign was officially launched with the flagging off of an awareness chariot by Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi at the Collectorate. The chariot’s mission is to carry the message of freedom from addiction throughout the district. It will tour different blocks, educating people about the negative impacts of drug abuse. During the event, the Deputy Commissioner administered an anti-drug oath to the assembled officials and staff. He underscored that drug addiction negatively impacts an individual’s well-being, future prospects, family, and society at large, leading to both physical and psychological issues. The Deputy Commissioner urged all segments of society to participate in the campaign, working together to build a drug-free community. He appealed to the public to take an active role in the campaign and spread awareness among their acquaintances about the perils of drug use. The campaign aims to disseminate the message of freedom from drug addiction throughout the district, encouraging everyone to abstain from its detrimental effects. This special initiative, scheduled from June 10 to June 26, 2025, will include various awareness programs designed to educate the public about the consequences of drug abuse.