Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with the District Administration Kulgam, organized an awareness-cum-counselling programme on various aspects of drug abuse at the Auditorium-cum-Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, Kulgam, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking-2026.
Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam presided over the programme as the Chief Guest, while the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Viqar Ahmad Giri Kulgam attended as the Guest of Honour. Resource persons from Government Degree College Kulgam, ATF Kulgam, DLSA Kulgam and Government Higher Secondary School Yaripora addressed the gathering and sensitized participants about the harmful effects of drug abuse, preventive measures and the importance of counselling and rehabilitation support.
The programme witnessed active participation of ASHA workers from the Health Department, Anganwadi workers from the ICDS Department and students from various schools and colleges. On the occasion, the Nasha Mukt Pledge was administered to all participants, reaffirming their collective resolve to work towards a drug-free society under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.