60,000 College Students participate in Drug Free India Campaign

20/02/2019
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Jammu, FEB 19: The grounds of Chandigarh University reverberated with the chants of 'Na Karunga Na Karne Dunga' (Will Not (Do Drugs) And Will Not Let Anyone Do It) on a drizzly Monday morning. Over two days, 60000 students turned up to be the part of the launch of Drug Free India, one of The Art of Living's many initiatives towards de-addiction. The campaign was launched at Chandigarh University on 18th February and the second leg of the campaign launch was held at Guru Jambeshwar University, Hisar, Haryana.
"We need to strengthen the youth of this country and whatever weakens this (strength), like drugs, needs to be blocked." said Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar while addressing the students, "People get into drugs because they are looking for happiness, fun and love. Just, come join us. We'll give you a high that will never go down. Inner high can give love and happiness." Speaking in Hisar, Gurudev pointed out that time had come for youngsters to place pride with NOT doing drugs, rather than being proud of having them.Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the years of efforts of The Art of Living in countering the menace of drugs.
"I sincerely appreciate the efforts of Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji and The Art of Living towards a drug free India. I have observed, how this movement has struck a chord with people from all walks of life including entertainment and sports and how people have supported it on social media in large numbers," Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
He mentioned that apart from being a psycho-socio-medico problem, engaging in drugs also goes towards supporting terrorist activities since the narcotic trade is controlled by anti-national elements. He said, communication with families, friends and loved ones was key in helping drug addicts deal with the condition.
On day 1, Chandigarh University hosted dignitaries of the stature of global humanitarian and spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of The Art of Living, Bollywood icon Sanjay Dutt, rapper-songwriter Badshah, comedian Kapil Sharma, popular Punjabi Folk singer Gurdas Maan and Hon. Governor of Punjab, V P Singh Badnore. In Hisar, the event was organized with the support of Government of Haryana,where along with Gurudev, Hon.Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and famous actor Varun Sharma were also present.

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