District Information Centre, Kathua organized a Inter-School Symposium titled, “Drug Addiction- a social menace”, here at Rainbow Modern Higher Secondary School Kathua today.CEO Lakahnpur Sarthal Development Authority Dr Bharat Bhushan, was the chief guest on the occasion. As many as, seven students from different schools of Kathua town participated in the symposium and expressed their views on the social evil prevalent among young generation. All the speakers voiced the need to motivate youth refrain from this evil habit of drug consumption which only leads to self destruction. They also suggested remedial measures to discourage addiction of drugs among the people of all age.Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bharat Bhushan appreciated the efforts of the information department for providing platform to the students to express their views on this important topic. He said the menace of drugs is making youth isolated and week resulting degradation of social values among them.Ashish Singh, Executive Secretary Red Cross and Gurpreet Singh adjudged the participants.Harneet Kour bagged first position, Ambika Sharma was declared second and Lalita Devi clinched third position. The winners and participants were also given away certificates and mementos.Chairman of the School Kapil dev Sharma, Principal of the school Asha Sharma, staff and large number of students of different schools were also present on the occasion.