An awareness programme on the theme “choose health not drugs- Nasha Mukt Bharat is our duty” was organised at Y/Anner village on Saturday under the initiative of EAC Shamator Kudazo Swuro in collaboration with the village council, church, youth and student community.

Addressing the gathering, Swuro highlighted the importance of education and skill development in ensuring that the youth remain engaged in constructive activities and are safeguarded from the menace of drugs. He urged upon the village council chairman and members to be informed about women-centric welfare schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) which promotes institutional delivery and extends support to pregnant women.

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The EAC who inspected the implementation of various government programmes in Y/Anner

village particularly the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and

expressed satisfaction over the impllementation. He further exhorted the village council to remain vigilant and ensure that all developmental works in the village are implemented in a transparent and effective manner.

As part of the program, a volleyball competition and a relay race were conducted to encourage sports and to promote a healthy lifestyle as an alternative to drug abuse. Sanitary pads were also distributed to promote menstrual hygiene among women and adolescents girls.

In the sporting event, the church team secured at the first position in the volleyball

competition while youth team won the relay race.