SDM addressing the gathering
SDM launches awareness campaign among youth during the Kabbadi tournament in village Fambia
Hoshiarpur, November 14 (Amrit Brar)
SDM Hoshiarpur Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu participated in the Kabbadi Tournament being organized by Baba Bhagat Ram Sports Club in village Fambia.
Speaking on the occasion, she said that the Punjab Government has started 'DAPO' and 'Buddy' programs to make the society drug free and to create interest in sports among the youth. On this occasion, IAS (Under-training) Gautam Jain was also present.
During the function, SDM also held a discussion with members of the Cluster Coordinator and Drug Rehabilitation Committee appointed under 'DAPO'. she said that after identifying the patients trapped in drug addiction, the awareness campaign is very vital to motivate them.
Addressing the villagers, SDM Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu said that under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Isha Kalia, a 'DAPO' operation is being successfully run by a large number of NGOs with support from administration in the district.
She said that 'DAPO' has been activated at every block and village level in the Hoshiarpur sub-division, which is not only making people aware about drugs but also working for rehabilitation.
SDM Said that youth can show a right direction to society and youth participation in such sports ceremonies has become a motivation for the youth of the society, who have been caught in drug addiction and unawareness.
She said that those who were caught in the drug addiction should not be ignored and encouraged to give up their addiction. Various departments officials were also present on this occasion.