Poonch Campus organises awareness Programme on Drug Abuse, awareness a rally

POONCH, January 17: Poonch Campus, University of Jammu, today organized One day awareness programme On “Drug Abuse: Spreading awareness Amongst the Youth”.

Dignitaries present included Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamim Bhatti; District Information Officer,  Vishaldeep Chandan; Tehsildar, Haveli,  Anjum Bashir Khattak; DySP Headquarters, Afrat Hussain; Naib Tehsildar,  Mahoof Khan; Nazarat Hr. Sec. School Chandak, Sarpanchs, Panchs of Janyar and dingla, Medical Officer Dr. Rahul, District Coordinator Mission Shakti Department Poonch,  Noreen Azam and Tirath Kour, Molvi Fareed NGO, Mulana Farooq Misbai, Dr. Mehak, Faculty members from department of Sericulture, Dr. Rubia, Dr. Suraksha, Dr. Muzafar,  Kalpna, besides non teaching staff, students of poonch campus and other educational institutions.

The aim of organizing the program was to spread awareness regarding the fast spreading Drug abuse and highlight the destruction being caused to the society due to this menace.

The awareness Programme was organized in collaboration with the health department (PHC Chandak).

The UT Govt and Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched a war against drug menace throughout the state especially in district Poonch under the banner “Sanjeevene”.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamim Bhatti,  who was also the chief guest, thanked Poonch Campus especially Director Prof. Dipanker Sengupta for organizing the awareness programme on a very important topic. She further said that such awareness programs will definitely help to educate the common masses about the drawbacks of this deadly disease which is destroying our future generations.

She highlighted the psychological and medical aspects of Drug abuse in the tender age students. “These narcotic drugs affect the nervous system of the addicts,” she added.

Dysp Headquarters, Afrat Hussain, the Special guest on the occasion, said that the initiative from Poonch Campus will go a long way in dealing with the disastrous problem within the society. He said that the drug menace was badly affecting the society and it’s pertinent to spread awareness among people especially the youth, against this evil in the society.

 J&K Govt’s war against drug peddlers will continue and “we are committed to save the youths from this deadly disease,” he added. He advised the students to strive for eradication of drug abuse in their vicinity.

Speaking on the occasion, Director Poonch Campus, Prof Dipanker Sengupta said that by organizing such events, which are directly associated with the common masses, will help to uproot this problem from district Poonch.

He extended his gratitude to the District Administration for their unending support in organising such events.

The District Information Officer, Vashaldeep Chandan said that such   events are always helpful to make the people aware about the drug abuse and its consequences, with special focus on the awareness of youngsters and their parents.

Tehsildar Haveli, Anjum Bashir  Khattak informed people about various routes of drug consumption like drinking, snorting, smoking, injecting into their blood vessels. “The various side effects include mental as well as physical dependence which makes it difficult for the addict to stop its usage, local infections at site of infection, blood stream infections which affect heart, kidneys lungs, and brain which is hazardous health threat” he added

He further said that there are several students who consume drugs for recreational purposes and end up being dependent on such substances.

Medical Officer, Dr. Rahul Sharma from PHC Chandak also briefed the audience about the initiatives the health department is taking to provide medical aid to the affected people.

Campus Officer and convener of the program, Dr Rubia Bukhari, extended her heartfelt gratitude to all the dignitaries present in the event.

Dr. Suraksha, I/C department of Sericulture gave a detailed lecture on various aspects of drug abuse and also presented bouquet to the dignitaries

 Kalpana Sudan, Coordinator of the event, said that menace of drug abuse was a biggest challenge where the government alone cannot succeed unless there is community help, parental assistance and proactive role shown by all sections of society.

Students of campus with other educational institutes organised a rally as well besides Certificates and momento were distributed among guests and students also.

At last, Dr. Muzafar Lecturer Department of Sericulture presented a formal vote of thanks.