New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday. During the meeting, the Governor discussed key developmental initiatives in the state, the impact of recent natural disasters, and the progress of the ‘Drug-Free Himachal’ campaign.
Governor Shukla informed the Prime Minister about the extensive damage caused by cloudbursts and landslides in Mandi district during the ongoing monsoon season. He highlighted the tragic loss of lives and property, noting that many families have lost their homes and agricultural land due to these calamities. According to an official release, Prime Minister Modi assured that all possible assistance would be extended to the affected areas to facilitate relief and rehabilitation.
The Governor also briefed the Prime Minister on the state-wide anti-drug campaign, which is being implemented down to the panchayat level. He noted that significant efforts have been made to raise awareness about substance abuse and to foster community participation in the mission to make Himachal Pradesh a drug-free state.
Shukla shared details of the recently held three-day national conference titled “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat,” organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in Kashi (Varanasi), Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized that the event would play a pivotal role in building a drug-free society by the year 2047.
The Governor also underscored the significance of the “Kashi Declaration” adopted at the conference, which promotes a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to tackling substance abuse. It views the issue not only through a criminal or legal lens but also as a public health and social challenge. The declaration calls for coordinated efforts between government and society to effectively combat drug abuse.
Governor Shukla assured the Prime Minister that the principles of the Kashi Declaration would be earnestly implemented as part of the broader Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. (ANI)
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