Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar June 12, 2025: As part of the war against drugs launched by the Punjab Government, a new initiative under 'CM's Yoga Shala' was launched in Mohali district on April 7. The aim of this scheme is to help those who are stuck in the quagmire of drugs. Its aim is to make people mentally and physically strong through yoga, so that they can lead a healthy and positive life.
Giving information in this regard, District Yoga Coordinator Pratima Dawar said that these classes are being held daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 am at the De-addiction Centre in Sector-66 and from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Rehabilitation Centre. These classes are being conducted by Yoga Instructor Pulkit.
Pratima Dawar said that a large number of youth who have quit drugs are participating in these classes and they are benefiting mentally and physically by practicing yoga regularly. During the feedback, the participants said that by doing yoga they are experiencing mental peace, self-confidence and positive energy.
She said that to keep themselves healthy, even after leaving the De-addiction Centre, they will join the yoga classes organized around them under ‘CM’s Yogashala’ and make yoga a permanent part of their lives.
The participants thanked Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann for this commendable initiative and said that this campaign is definitely a strong step towards making Punjab drug free.
This initiative is not only showing a new path to the people suffering from drug addiction but is also a strong effort towards laying the foundation of a healthy society across Punjab.