3-day training program on drug control measures commences at Ramban

DC bats for intensive sensitization of youth about its disastrous consequences

RAMBAN, July 20: Deputy Commissioner, Ramban Mussarat Islam inaugurated a 3-day training programme for master trainers and field functionaries of ICDS   Department   on ‘Early Detection Of Drug Abuse And Post-Detection Management’  here today in the Conference Hall, Maitra.   

The trainees are selected teachers, Anganwadi Workers, ASHA workers, volunteer youths, Counsellors of One-Stop Centre and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW)

            Training programme has been organized by the Social Welfare Department in collaboration with ICDS, Health and Education Department as part of JK UT Government’s Action Plan to counter the challenge of drug abuse and eradicate this menace by creating a pool of Master Trainers to create an effective team on ground level under the National Action Plan For Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).   

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stated that drug abuse affects individuals, families and communities. He emphasized tackling it from multiple perspectives including deterrence, treatment and enforcement.

Informing that enforcement agencies are on job to tighten the noose around the drug peddlers, the DC said District Administration Ramban in coordination with Police and other stakeholder departments is committed to create a drug-free environment in the district.    He also underlined the need to highlight the devastating impacts of drug abuse on the physical and mental state of those who succumb to peer group resistance.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of creating awareness and spreading knowledge to prevent drug abuse and promote sustainable livelihood. He appreciated collaborating departments’ efforts and said training sessions’ experience will help work more effectively in curbing this menace in the district. 

Earlier, Social Welfare Officer Rahul Gupta presented a welcome address highlighting issues associated with drug abuse followed by lectures by Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kamal Zadu, CEO Dev Anand, BMO Batote, Dr Gurmeet Kaur, counsellors and psychologists.

BMO Batote, Dr. Gurmeet Kour spoke on physical or psychological, mental or psychological and behavioural signs of early detection of drug abuse, steps to help prevent drug misuse in children and teenagers. She also dwelt on types of drug abuse rehabilitation. 

The BMO also screened a motivational film and used Power Point Presentation to train the Master Trainers which included selected teachers, Anganwadi Workers, ASHA workers, volunteer youths, Counsellors of One-Stop Centre and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW)

             The Experts spoke on physical and psychological signs of early detection, steps to prevent drug misuse in children and teenagers, types of drug abuse rehabilitation.