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Anganwadi Workers Join Punjab's Anti-Drug War as Nasha Mukti Mitras
- •Anganwadi Workers are joining Punjab's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' initiative as Nasha Mukti Mitras to build a grassroots network against drug abuse.
- •The initiative focuses on prevention through community sensitization, sports, and early intervention, moving beyond enforcement and de-addiction.
- •Dr. Baljit Kaur felicitated 20 Anganwadi Workers for their role in spreading awareness and highlighted the government's expansion of sports infrastructure.
- •Over 100 sports kits were distributed, and 3,000 sports grounds and 500 pind gyms are being developed to offer healthier alternatives to youth.
- •The campaign emphasizes a multi-layered approach involving community health workers, schools, parents, and sports facilities to create a drug-free environment.
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Anganwadi Workers across Punjab are joining the anti-drug campaign as Nasha Mukti Mitras to build a grassroots network, sensitize families and children about the dangers of drugs, encourage early intervention, and connect those in need with state rehabilitation systems.
The Punjab government is expanding sports infrastructure by developing around 3,000 sports grounds and 500 pind gyms across the state, alongside distributing sports kits to youngsters and launching sports festivals like Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan to provide healthier alternatives.
Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security and Women and Child Development, felicitated 20 Anganwadi Workers serving as Nasha Mukti Mitras for their contributions to raising awareness about substance abuse during the state-level event in Malout, Sri Muktsar Sahib.
