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HP Governor Launches Anti-Drug Campaign in Kasauli, Urges Community Action
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News18•02-10-2026, 21:00
HP Governor Launches Anti-Drug Campaign in Kasauli, Urges Community Action
- •Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta launched the 'Sankalp Rath Yatra' anti-drug awareness campaign in Kasauli, Solan district.
- •Gupta emphasized Kasauli's natural beauty and heritage should be known for tourism, not drugs, calling for vigilance in tourist and border areas.
- •He highlighted the alarming impact of drug abuse on youth, urging parents and teachers to monitor behavioral changes and offer support.
- •The Governor stressed that drug abuse is a social and health challenge requiring firm action against traffickers, alongside treatment and rehabilitation.
- •Gupta called for active societal participation, regular school counseling, sports, yoga, and skill development to protect against drug abuse, appreciating Utishtha Bharat Sewa Trust's efforts.
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Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta launched the 'Sankalp Rath Yatra' anti-drug awareness campaign at Kasauli in Solan district, which was organized by the Utishtha Bharat Sewa Trust.
The Sankalp Rath Yatra anti-drug campaign was organized by the Utishtha Bharat Sewa Trust.
Governor Kavinder Gupta stressed combining firm action against drug traffickers with treatment, rehabilitation, and social reintegration. He also called for regular counseling in schools, promoting sports, yoga, and cultural activities, and encouraging vigilance from parents and teachers.
