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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami applauds PM Modi’s call to boost youth drug‑abuse awareness
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:48 PM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for greater drug‑abuse awareness among Uttarakhand’s youth, saying it supports the state’s preventive strategy.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami publicly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for heightened awareness about drug abuse among young people. Dhami said the Prime Minister’s message reinforces the state’s ongoing efforts to curb substance misuse, especially in schools and colleges.
The CM highlighted that Uttarakhand has already launched several preventive programs, including counseling services in educational institutions and community outreach campaigns. He urged parents, educators and local authorities to collaborate with the central government’s initiative to create a safer environment for the state’s youth.
Dhami assured that the state will align its policies with the Prime Minister’s directives, allocating additional resources for awareness drives, training of teachers, and strengthening rehabilitation facilities for those affected by drug addiction.
The CM highlighted that Uttarakhand has already launched several preventive programs, including counseling services in educational institutions and community outreach campaigns. He urged parents, educators and local authorities to collaborate with the central government’s initiative to create a safer environment for the state’s youth.
Dhami assured that the state will align its policies with the Prime Minister’s directives, allocating additional resources for awareness drives, training of teachers, and strengthening rehabilitation facilities for those affected by drug addiction.