Calls for widespread public participation in rally to combat drug menace; LG Sinha to flag off rally
Srinagar, Apr 25: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Mega Nasha Mukht Pad Yatra, scheduled to be held on May 3 in Srinagar.
The event will be flagged off by Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Departments from across the Kashmir Division.
During the review, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized the need for broad-based participation from all sections of society to ensure the success of the rally and to effectively raise awareness about the growing drug menace.
He underscored the importance of involving social organizations, NGOs, professionals, students, progressive farmers, associations, public representatives, institutions, government departments, sportspersons, and other stakeholders to deliver a strong and unified message against substance abuse.
To facilitate large-scale participation, the Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned authorities, including SRTC, the Transport Department, and the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), to make adequate transportation arrangements for participants.
He also instructed the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department to ensure the availability of drinking water facilities along the route and at the venue.
Further, the Hospitality and Protocol Department was tasked with arranging refreshments for participants.
Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Departments were directed to designate nodal officers to coordinate and ensure active participation of employees and the public in the event.
