Punjab's Antidrug Initiative: A Transformative Curriculum for Schools
Punjab has launched an anti-drug curriculum in schools as part of its 'war against drugs' campaign. Around eight lakh students will benefit from this initiative, which includes interactive sessions and expert involvement. This innovative model aims to make students aware of drug abuse and its dangers.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal have launched an anti-drug initiative aimed at educating school students about the dangers of drug abuse. This is part of a broader 'war against drugs' campaign impacting over eight lakh students.
The curriculum, titled 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' (war against drugs), will be rolled out in government schools for classes 9 to 12. Students will engage in 35-minute sessions, covering topics like myth-busting, refusal strategies, and resisting peer pressure, over a span of 27 weeks.
In addition to educational efforts, the Punjab government has taken action against drug traffickers, seizing properties and recovering significant amounts of illegal substances. The initiative represents a step forward in transforming the state's battle against drugs into a mass movement.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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