Punjab Government to commence Anti-Drug awareness curriculum in schools from next month: Bains
Bahadurjeet Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ Nangal, July 27,2025
Punjab Government is all set to commence special classes on subject of Anti-Drug awareness in schools from August 1 as part of the state government’s special initiative “Yudh Nashian Virudh”campaign.
While addressing a large and impactful gathering during the anti-drug seminar organized by the Electronic Media Press Club at the School of Eminence in Nangal, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that this move is being hailed as a strong grassroots-level step under Punjab’s broader mission to create a drug-free society.
Minister Bains emphasized that the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign has received wholehearted support from the press fraternity, who have played a vital role in taking the government’s efforts to the people.
He acknowledged the media as the “fourth pillar” of democracy and an essential medium for communicating the government’s performance and messages to the public in an accessible manner.
During the event, he announced the construction of a 500-seat auditorium at the government school in Nangal. He also highlighted that an all-season swimming pool is already under construction at the school.
By introducing the anti-drug curriculum in schools, he said, it will be helpful to spread awareness to every household, ensuring the message of a drug-free Punjab reaches all corners.
Minister Bains praised the drawing competitions and cultural performances held during the event and thanked local social workers for their continuous support in previous anti-drug campaigns.
On this occasion, individuals who have raised their voices against drug abuse and contributed positively to society were specially honoured.
He congratulated the organizers of the event and thanked them for their significant contributions.
DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar & SSP Gulneet Singh Khurana appealed to the citizens of Nangal to contribute to build a Drug-Free Society.
They affirmed that the Punjab Police is working intensively to eliminate drug abuse from its roots. Drug traffickers are being jailed, supply chains are being dismantled, properties amassed through drug money are being demolished, and patients are being admitted to de-addiction centers for treatment.
