With the distribution of various prizes for many state level contests including the slogan competition, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was widely observed in Manipur on Wednesday.
The day was observed under the theme ‘Health For Justice, Justice For Health’.
A student of New Era Higher Secondary School Thoubal was awarded for writing the best slogan ‘It’s not lie, drug will make your mama cry’ of the year on the occasion.
Manipur agriculture minister V Hangkhanlian, education minister Th Radheshyam Singh, social welfare minister Nemcha Kipgen
Speaking on the occasion, minister Hangkhanlian said strong determination is essential to get rid of the drug problems as the substance abuse of drugs and alcohol are rampant among today’s youngsters.
Stating that the State is facing ugly situation of abusing drugs especially among the youths and students, he urged for cooperation of all the people for making Manipur a drug free state by supporting the initiatives taken up by the government.