We have come together to strengthen our determination against drug abuse in any form and to send a message to the world that India will leave no stone unturned to fight against this evil. It also reaffirms our commitment to achieve social goals, initiatives to end drug abuse and strengthen community-centric approaches and outcomes said Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Tinku Roy while addressing in a district level mini marathon rally to raise awareness on “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan”, “Tripura Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyaan” and “Mission Vatsalya” organized by West Tripura District Administration and Social Welfare & Social Education Department on Friday.
Drugs not only ruin the life of the individual but are damaging for the family and society. Drug addiction has become a cause of concern for society and the country as well. Drug abuse and its trafficking had created havoc in the society particularly damaging and destroying the young generation from whom lot of expectations of the not only from the parents but also from the general masses, the minister added.
But for this drug abuse future of hundreds of young people have been dashed to ground and the Kingpins and peddlers are the instruments for bringing such destruction in the society which needs to be dealt with strong an iron hands at each level, said Tinku Roy.
The general public also owe a duty towards the society to at least come forward and join hands to destroy the nexus and the people involved in such like nefarious activities destroying the future of the young generation for the petty gains should be taken to task, the minister mentioned.