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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that the youth, elderly, women and every citizen of the State are determined to end drug abuse.
"... The youth of Haryana, the elderly, women and every citizen have now resolved that we have to end drug abuse and make Haryana a drug-free Haryana...Today, this yatra has taken the shape of a public movement against drug abuse. We want the youth of our Haryana to be healthy and strong," Saini told reporters on Saturday after flagging off Cyclothon 2.0 for a drug-free Haryana. He also noted the efforts of the Sarpanchs to make their respective villages "drug-free" "The sarpanchs of the 170 villages in this area, who are a strong aspect of our democracy, have made their respective villages drug-free... In today's cyclathon, some people have donated cycles too. The remarkable confluence of energy, unity and enthusiasm that we are witnessing today in Sirsa is truly inspiring," he said. Earlier, a cyclothon was flagged off in Panchkula, Faridabad, Gurugram and Jind district. The Haryana government has a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the drug menace through the State Action Plan. The plan focuses on three pillars: public awareness, de-addiction and rehabilitation, and stringent action against drug traffickers. The government has also formed a dedicated Special Task Force to crack down on drug smuggling. 52 de-addiction centres have been established across Haryana, with dedicated wards in government medical colleges and civil hospitals in 13 districts. To support those affected and encourage public participation, the government has launched a toll-free helpline and the 'Manas Portal' where citizens can report drug-related activities. (ANI)
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