Hundreds of students take part in anti-drug awareness rallies at Nellore, Ongole
On the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, SPSR Nellore and Prakasam district administrations organised several rallies and awareness programmes in Nellore and Ongole respectively on Thursday.
In Nellore, a rally was conducted from RTC Bus Stand to Kasturbha Kalakshetram, which was followed by a human chain formation at KVR Circle. A meeting was held later at Kasturba Kalakshetram. The events were hosted as per the directions from the State government to create awareness against drug abuse. Along with 600 students, Superintendent of Police (SP) G. Krishnakanth, Joint Collector K. Karthik and several officials participated in the programme.
Meanwhile in Ongole, an awareness programme was organised at the Police Parade Grounds, from where a rally was conducted till Addanki Bus Stand Centre. Over 1,000 people, including students, self-help group (SHG) women, ASHA workers, anganwadi staff, other employees, and people participated in this rally.
Prakasam SP A.R. Damodar encouraged the participants to scan a QR code created as part of the 'Nisha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' programme and enter their name and other details to avail a certificate of participation in the anti-drug campaign.
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