Indian Army's White Knight Corps Unveils 100-Day Anti-Drug Campaign in Jammu & Kashmir
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Jammu, April 11 (NationPress) The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army inaugurated a 100-day anti-drug initiative in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, reflecting its commitment to the UT administration’s objectives under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’.
According to Defence ministry spokesperson Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal, the Chief of Staff (COS) White Knight Corps has initiated a three-month series of impactful activities as part of this Anti-Drug Campaign, reinforcing the Indian Army's dedication to nation-building and enhancing societal resilience.
The campaign kicked off with a Joint Pledge Ceremony, followed by a Pad Yatra led by school students and NCC cadets at Nagrota, symbolizing a collective determination to tackle the issue of drug abuse.
This initiative is conducted in close collaboration with civil administration, police, medical agencies, educational institutions, and community leaders, ensuring a comprehensive societal approach.
Over the next fourteen weeks, the focus will be on extensive awareness programs in schools and colleges, engaging communities through influencers and religious figures, and targeted outreach to educate youth and families.
The awareness campaign will include structured lectures, interactive sessions, testimonials, and ongoing media engagement, bolstered by digital outreach and grassroots participation.
Additionally, this initiative will aid in early detection, providing counseling support and connections to rehabilitation resources, while fostering positive behavioral changes through community involvement and youth engagement.
This combined effort showcases the Indian Army's unyielding commitment to collaborate with state agencies and civil society in addressing social challenges, fortifying public trust, and guiding the youth toward a constructive and drug-free future.
“We Serve, We Protect!” emphasized the spokesperson.
Earlier today, during the launch of the 100-day ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan’, Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha declared the cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards, driving licenses, and property attachments of drug traffickers as punitive measures aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the UT.