Kotdwar. Nehru Yuva Kendra Pauri Garhwal (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Central Government) organized a workshop on drug addiction and substance abuse at IHMS Balbhadrapur and called upon the youth to stay away from all kinds of addiction.

The chief guest of the program, Colonel BS Gusain (Retd.) gave the message to the youth to stay away from the tendency of addiction. He said that addiction is making the youth hollow from inside. Special guest, MD of the institute VS Negi said that such awareness programs are helpful in the overall development of the youth. District Youth Officer Shailesh Bhatt of Nehru Yuva Kendra Pauri informed about the activities of My Bharat Abhiyan. He said that there is a need to make the youth aware against social evils. Many programs are being conducted across the country for the youth under this.Dr. Mohammad Rashid of Health Department Kotdwar said that youth should choose life, not drugs. He motivated the youth to avoid drug addiction by informing them about the ill effects of drugs on health. Cyber ​​Cell Incharge Kamlesh Sharma and SI Deepak Arora informed the youth about cyber crime, online fraud and how to avoid it. In case of fraud, instead of hiding it, you can call on helpline number 1930 or get help from the police station. Anurag Semwal, Anchal Sharma, Nikita Tiwari, Harsh, National Youth Volunteer Gaurav Rawat, Neelam Rawat and Shivam Bhardwaj etc. were present on this occasion.