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National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse
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- The President of India presented the “Fourth National Awards for outstanding services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse” to the institutions and individuals.
- The award presented on the occasion of ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ at a function organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi .
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- Addressing on the occasion, the President said that the problem of drugs addiction and alcoholism negatively impacts the individual, family and society in multiple domains such as health, culture, development and politics.
- Drug addiction spurs poverty and also poses a challenge to our national security as well as to our development and public welfare goals.
- He said that our geographical location between Myanmar-Laos-Thailand’s ‘Golden Triangle’ and Iran-Afghanistan-Pakistan’s ‘Golden Crescent’, makes the problem of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking even more acute and complicated.
- Increase in drug trafficking and drug abuse in the border areas is also associated with issues of terrorism and political unrest.
- That is why there is a need to be more vigilant in Border States like Punjab and Manipur.
- The President said that misuse of illegal drugs is creating health challenges especially for the young generation and school going children.
- He stated that the problem of drug abuse can be solved by awareness, prevention, incentives, and support efforts.
- In these efforts compassion and sympathy for the drug addicts is also necessary. Parents, teachers, doctors, voluntary organizations should be associated in the medical and rehabilitation efforts.
- He expressed his happiness that the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has taken necessary steps in these directions.
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