YINGKIONG, 30 Aug: The All Komkar Students' Union (AKSU) organised a drug awareness programme at Rasing Dere in Komkar village in Upper Siang district on Saturday to sensitise students, youths and the community to the harmful effects of drug abuse and promote collective efforts towards building a drug-free society.
Addressing the gathering, Sikiing Kojee Charitable Society chairperson Dr Mity Jopir Apang stressed the importance of collective responsibility in creating a healthy and drug-free society. She called upon all stakeholders to take up the initiative with full commitment, so that such awareness efforts translate into meaningful and lasting change.
DIPRO Yalik Jerang emphasised the crucial role of students, parents, educational institutions and the community in preventing drug abuse. She called for sustained awareness programmes, open dialogue with young people and stronger community participation in the fight against drugs.
Jerang also emphasised the importance of cleanliness, prevention of early marriage among adolescents, and promotion of girls' education, stressing that empowering young people through education, awareness and a healthy environment is essential for building a responsible and progressive society.
Resource person Mingat Mibang from Pasighat-based Sober Society spoke on the impact of drug abuse on youths. He highlighted the serious physical, psychological, social and economic consequences of drug addiction and urged youths to stay away from substance abuse.
BBK general secretary Tatan Pada, BEO Taying Pangkak, PRI leaders and GBs also addressed the gathering and called for sustained community efforts to prevent drug abuse.
The programme also featured personal experiences shared by Obang Yao, Omeng Jamoh and HGB Jamoh, who spoke about their life-changing experiences and the adverse impact of drug addiction on individuals, families and society.
Later, the participants, led by Dr Apang, took a pledge to make Komkar a drug-free village.
The programme was organised by the AKSU's women's wing president Momang Boko and its general secretary Ayang Moti Yao.
