25/06/2026
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India Manoj Sinha PIB in Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh District Information Centre, Samba National Institute of Social Defence - NISD Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir
As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan across Jammu & Kashmir, the Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur, in collaboration with JKSPYM and the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Samba, today inaugurated awareness programme on drug de-addiction and substance abuse prevention at the Institute.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Shri Ranjit Singh Sambyal, IPS, Principal, PTTI Vijaypur, who emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to combat the growing menace of drug abuse and to create awareness among the youth regarding its harmful effects. He highlighted that awareness, education, and community participation are the most effective tools in building a drug-free society.
To mark the occasion, the Principal also flagged off an awareness rally from the Institute premises. The rally, joined by representatives of JKSPYM, DDAC Samba, officers, staff, and trainees of PTTI Vijaypur, passed through prominent locations of Vijaypur town, including the Main Market, Government Higher Secondary School Vijaypur, Gurha Slathia, and Gurha Morh. During the rally, participants displayed informative banners and distributed awareness pamphlets carrying important messages on drug de-addiction and healthy living.
The initiative aimed to sensitize the general public, particularly the youth, about the dangers of substance abuse and encourage them to adopt a healthy and responsible lifestyle. The event reflects the commitment of PTTI Vijaypur towards supporting the vision of a drug-free, healthy, and progressive society through sustained awareness and community outreach initiatives.