Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 396/16

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON DRUG ABUSE HELD

An awareness programme to sensitize the hazards of drug abuse was organized today by the Dorbar Shnong Dymmiew in collaboration with the State Social Welfare Department and K.J.P. Synod Mihngi, Urban Mission at Dymmiew locality, Shillong. The programme was attended by Shri Paul Lyngdoh, local MLA, Shri Adelbert Nongrum, local MDC, Shri H.M. Shangpliang, Director of Social Welfare, Shri M. Kharkrang, Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills, Rev. B. Syiem, Director, K.J.P. Synod Sepngi, Urban Mission among others. The programme was presided over by Shri Manphyrnai Marbaniang, Rangbah Shnong, Dymmiew. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Paul Lyngdoh said that drug is a major restrain to humanity and poison to the well being of the youth in particular poses greater problems to the families and communities at large. Shri Lyngdoh said that with increase in drug or substance abuse, there is direct increase in number of crimes and chances of contracting HIV/AIDS are higher among drug users and abusers. He therefore, urged upon the communities as a whole to work together against substance abuse and actively involved in campaigns to mobilize support to put an end to such destructive lifestyle. It may be mentioned that the K.J.P. Synod Sepngi, Urban Mission will start the counseling center at the Community Hall of Dymmiew locality every Tuesday and Saturday from 6 pm onwards. Others who spoke on the occasion includes Shri Adelbert Nongrum, MDC, Shri H.M. Shangpliang, Director of Social Welfare, Shri M. Kharkrang, Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills and Rev. B. Syiem, Director, K.J.P. Synod Sepngi, Urban Mission.