Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant today said the state government will organise a series of programmes against dug abuse across the state over the next 100 weeks under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, following the nationwide launch of the initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

Addressing a programme at Ravindra Bhavan in Sankhali, Dr. Sawant said a drug-free youth population is essential to realise the vision of a developed India. He urged young people to stay away from drugs, adopt a healthy lifestyle and actively contribute to nation-building.

 

The Chief Minister said weekly awareness activities will be organised every Sunday across the state as part of the nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. He also encouraged the youth to make use of various welfare schemes of the Central Government and work towards building a brighter future for themselves and the nation.