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Punjab anti-drug initiatives through sports and education

Overview

The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive strategy to combat substance abuse by integrating large-scale sports initiatives with educational awareness campaigns.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the fourth edition of ‘Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan,’ a multi-sport event scheduled from September 5 to November 29. The program aims to engage over 10 lakh participants across 38 disciplines, including para-sports, to nurture talent and redirect youth energy away from drug use. To support this, the state has allocated ₹1,794 crore for sports infrastructure, including the development of 3,148 grounds and 6,000 village gyms.

Parallel to these athletic efforts, the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign is being implemented through schools to provide long-term education on the risks of narcotics. Managed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), this initiative involves training over 21,000 teachers to identify signs of drug abuse and mental health issues, alongside community-based anti-drug clubs and student awareness activities.

Entities

Punjab Government · Bathinda · Punjab · Patiala · State Council of Educational Research and Training

Timeline

  1. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Punjab launches multi-pronged anti-drug campaign through schools and sports

    Punjab is launching a year-long school awareness campaign and a massive multi-sport event to combat drug abuse among youth, backed by significant government funding for sports infrastructure.

  2. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Punjab to host 4th Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan sports event

    Punjab will host the fourth ‘Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan’ from Sept 5 to Nov 29, targeting over 10 lakh participants to promote sports culture and combat drug abuse.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · dnpindia.in · hindikhabar.com · news24online.com · punjabkesari.com · timesnownews.com · yespunjab.com