NCB marks 41st Raising Day with nationwide youth programmes promoting a drug-free India | India News
The Narcotics Control Bureau celebrated its 41st anniversary on Tuesday, marking more than four decades of dedicated service. drug trafficking and drug abuse across the country.To commemorate the occasion, nationwide youth mobilization programs for Drug Free India were organized at around 40 locations including Delhi, Lucknow, Jodhpur, Raipur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Agartala.The program emphasized anti-drug pledges, awareness sessions, rallies and heritage walks, curbing drug abuse, promoting drug-free lifestyles, strengthening institutional partnerships and direct engagement with youth. Day-long activities highlight the health, psychological, social and legal consequences of substance abuse, along with prevention strategies, early warning signs, pathways to recovery and available support systems.Participants were sensitized about the harmful effects of drug abuse, its social and legal implications and the importance of making informed, healthy life choices. Students and academics were also encouraged to actively promote NCB’s MANAS Helpline (1933) for seeking information and assistance on drug abuse and trafficking.A large number of students took oath against drug abuse in a function organized at Delhi’s Sri Venkateswara College. Fitness influencer Ankit Bayanpuria addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of health and fitness and urging students to stay away from drugs.In Jodhpur, under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’, a traditional padayatra was organized with around 400 participants to raise awareness against drug abuse and promote a healthy lifestyle. In Chandigarh, an awareness program was held at Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management with the participation of around 250 students.A meditation session was organized at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology in collaboration with Sri Ramachandra Mission. In Bengaluru, around 5,000 students participated in a walkathon and awareness program at Rajarajeshwari Medical College and Hospital, which included a walkathon and session on the ill effects of drug abuse.
