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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urges youth to stay away from drugs in 137th Mann Ki Baat
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 12:39 PM
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the 137th Mann Ki Baat, calling on young people in Uttarakhand to reject drug use and focus on healthy choices.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami delivered the 137th edition of the Mann Ki Baat programme, a platform traditionally used to communicate directly with citizens. In his address, Dhami highlighted the growing concern of drug abuse among the state’s youth and appealed for collective responsibility to curb the menace.
The CM emphasized that drug addiction not only jeopardises individual health but also hampers the socio‑economic development of communities. He urged parents, educators, and community leaders to engage proactively with young people, providing them with alternatives such as sports, skill training, and counseling services.
Dhami also announced that the state government will intensify existing anti‑drug initiatives, including stricter enforcement of narcotics laws and expanded outreach programs in schools and colleges. He called on the youth to channel their energy into constructive pursuits and assured that the administration is committed to creating a drug‑free environment.
The broadcast concluded with a reminder that the fight against substance abuse requires sustained effort from all sections of society, and that the government will continue to monitor and support preventive measures.
The CM emphasized that drug addiction not only jeopardises individual health but also hampers the socio‑economic development of communities. He urged parents, educators, and community leaders to engage proactively with young people, providing them with alternatives such as sports, skill training, and counseling services.
Dhami also announced that the state government will intensify existing anti‑drug initiatives, including stricter enforcement of narcotics laws and expanded outreach programs in schools and colleges. He called on the youth to channel their energy into constructive pursuits and assured that the administration is committed to creating a drug‑free environment.
The broadcast concluded with a reminder that the fight against substance abuse requires sustained effort from all sections of society, and that the government will continue to monitor and support preventive measures.