Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla stated that medicine can be utterly disrooted from Devbhoomi by the involvement of panchayat representatives.
Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla. (PTI)
The governor was talking on the inauguration of the state-level workshop on the “Role of panchayati raj institutions in combating drug and substance abuse” organised by the panchayati raj division at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday.
He harassed the necessity for collective efforts to take care of the which means and dignity of Devbhoomi and save the way forward for the youth. “Young people, in particular, are at risk, and if we fail to address this issue effectively, we risk losing our most precious resource—our youth”, stated Shukla.
The governor stated that the panchayati raj establishments (PRIs) had been central to combating this menace and because the closest representatives of the folks, they’ve a novel skill to know, affect, and assist these affected by substance abuse.
“By maintaining close connections with the community, panchayats can identify individuals at risk and help them seek support before addiction takes hold,” stated the governor. He added that they may encourage the event of native assist teams, rehabilitation programmes and counselling centres, which give much-needed sources to these combating habit and their households.
He stated that the which means of Devbhoomi ought to stay in any respect value and there ought to be no place for medicine which had been destroying the neighborhood values ensuing within the breakdown of joint households. He stated that the police was doing its work to cease drug habit however panchayat representatives ought to work to extend consciousness.
He stated that such workshops might information Panchayat members to behave decisively and successfully of their roles. He urged them to take this duty to coronary heart. “Together, we can build a strong, resilient society that not only resists substance abuse but offers support, compassion, and hope to those who need it most”, stated Shukla.
He stated that this workshop can be a milestone in strengthening our collective combat in opposition to drug and substance abuse.
The governor additionally honoured the state’s best-performing gram panchayats on the event. He additionally launched a e-book on the function of Panchayati Raj Establishments in coping with the consumption of intoxicants.
Rural improvement and panchayati raj minister Anirudh Singh stated that drug habit was snatching the goals of the youth. He stated that panchayat representatives had been the patrons of rural India and had a deep reference to the folks. He prompt that efforts like consciousness campaigns, road performs ought to be made with public participation. Actions like youth golf equipment, leisure golf equipment and sports activities ought to be inspired and monitoring on the rural stage must be strengthened. He stated that the police had been doing higher work nevertheless it was our collective duty to return ahead in opposition to this evil. He stated that there was a necessity for collective dedication in opposition to medicine.
Secretary of panchayati raj division Rajesh Sharma stated that the police and administration had been taking motion in opposition to folks concerned in unlawful drug commerce at their stage, however till the panchayat representatives weren’t concerned on this marketing campaign, significant outcomes wouldn’t be anticipated.