Nawanshahr - Today on 03rd May 2024, Red Cross De-addiction and Rehabilitation Center Nawanshahr organized an awareness camp under “Drug-Free Bharat Abhiyan” at Government High School Garhi Kanungoan. Which was chaired by Shri Harmesh Kumar (Head Teacher).
On this occasion, Chaman Singh (Project Director) gave an address and said that the youth of Punjab are badly trapped in the nexus of drugs. While the history of Punjab is not like this The land of Punjab has always given birth to brave warriors But some people are putting the youth on the path of drugs for their own benefits. He said that the youth should be aware of drugs so that they can avoid incurable diseases. Addiction alienates a person from society and family. The mental level of a person addicted to drugs falls to such an extent that he starts committing accidents like suicide while being away from each and every relationship. He said that the World Red Cross Day will be celebrated from 02 May 2024 to 08 May 2024. The Red Cross was founded in 1863 AD. Its founder is Henri Dunnett, a resident of Switzerland. He was born on 08 May 1828 AD in Geneva, Switzerland. Who founded the Red Cross after seeing a war-torn soldier. The main purpose of the Red Cross is to help people injured in war or natural disasters. Also serving humanity is its goal. He also explained in detail about the activities carried out by the Red Cross Centre.
On this occasion Mrs. Kamaljit Kaur (Councillor) while addressing the gathering said that the youth of today are the future of tomorrow. He informed the people about the facilities and activities of the center and said that we should take care of the surroundings and our children to avoid the evils found in the society. Keep the body healthy with a balanced diet which will also keep the mind healthy and if any youth is caught in this drug like disease then he should be encouraged to join Kedar for treatment. He gave detailed information about the treatment of patients at the center.
On this occasion Mr. Mrs. Manpreet Kaur (teacher) made the students of the school aware about drugs and told the students that if they face any problem, they should share it with their teachers, friends or parents. Harmesh Lal thanked the staff of Red Cross Drug De-addiction Center Nawanshahr and assured that they will continue to conduct drug awareness camps in the future as well. The project director Chaman Singh gave detailed answers to the questions of the school students and the school staff members honored the Red Cross team with a badge of honour. Shushant Pal, Jaspreet Kaur, Reena Rani and other villagers were present on this occasion.