Page 61 - Mann Ki Baat - English

Sarfaraz
Chairman, Sir Syed Education Mission, J&K

Breaking Free: Empowering Lives through Sobriety

I am delighted to express my recognize the root of this issue.
sincere congratulations to the This issue is not just about
Honourable Prime Minister of India claiming lives but also ensnaring
for championing the Nasha Mukt our youth in its perilous grip. It is
Bharat Abhiyan, as highlighted imperative for all of us to unite
during his 'Mann ki Baat' address. and actively contribute to making
I want to shed light on remarkable India drug addiction-free.
individuals in the Poonch and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's
Jammu & Kashmir region who leadership in spearheading the
have been tirelessly working with Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
us for the past 8-10 years. We have is commendable, and it is our
dedicatedly provided counseling responsibility to rally behind him.
to numerous children and Let us wholeheartedly support
successfully helped them break his efforts to ensure that not only
free from the clutches of addiction. Poonch or Jammu & Kashmir
Many of these youngsters but the entirety of India emerges
have been rehabilitated in de- victorious in the fight against
addiction centers. With the District drug addiction.
Social Welfare Department, To our youth, I offer this
Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, message: Let us stand by Prime
we also organised a bike rally Minister Narendra Modi's vision, as
and awareness programme to articulated in 'Mann ki Baat', and
highlight the ill effects of drugs collectively strive to liberate our
and promote awareness among beloved India from the clutches
the public. of addiction, thereby securing a
However, it is crucial to brighter future for our nation.

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