Drug-Free Society and Clean Environment Are Collective Responsibilities: Sat Sharma
07/06/2026
Jammu, June 07 (KIP)-Shri Ram Mandir Committee Gurha Bakshi Nagar, Jammu, organized an Anti-Drug Awareness Programme and Rally under the theme "Say No to Drugs", witnessing the participation of local residents, school children, social activists and prominent citizens in a united effort against the growing menace of drug abuse.
J&K BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Sat Sharma, participating in the programme, inspired participants to actively contribute towards building a drug-free society. The event commenced with a cleanliness drive within the temple premises, formally inaugurated by Sat Sharma along with Vikrant Gupta, President, Shri Ram Mandir Committee, Gurha Bakshi Nagar, in the presence of committee members and distinguished guests.
Emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation alongside social responsibility, Sat Sharma also planted a sapling under the Government of India's flagship initiative "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam". School children, local youth and members of the temple committee enthusiastically joined the plantation drive, reinforcing the message of sustainable development and environmental protection.
Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma expressed concern over the growing challenge of drug addiction and stressed the need for collective efforts by families, educational institutions, social organizations and government agencies to safeguard the younger generation. He administered the "Say No to Drugs" Oath to all participants and urged them to become ambassadors of awareness in their respective communities.
A massive Anti-Drug Awareness Rally was subsequently flagged off by Sat Sharma from Shri Ram Mandir Gurha Bakshi Nagar. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of school children, local youth, residents and dignitaries from across Jammu city. Marching through Bakshi Nagar and adjoining areas, participants raised slogans such as "Say No to Drugs" and "Drug-Free Society, Healthy Society", spreading awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Following the successful culmination of the rally at the temple premises, Prasad was distributed among all participants.
On the occasion, Vikrant Gupta thanked Sat Sharma for his inspiring leadership, valuable guidance and wholehearted support to the campaign. He also expressed gratitude to all volunteers, school children, residents and committee members whose active participation made the programme a grand success.
Sat Sharma also participated in a plantation drive organized by the BJP Jammu & Kashmir Mahila Morcha and the Cooperative Cell, and planted a sapling.