Jitendra Singh Expresses Concern Over Increasing Drug Addiction in Katra, Reasi

Union Minister Jitendra Singh expressed deep concern over the increasing drug addiction among the youth in Katra and Reasi areas of Jammu and Kashmir. He appealed to the local administration to take immediate action against it. The minister raised the matter during review meetings with the local authorities and law enforcement agencies.

Need to Focus on Social Issues

Singh said, "There is a need to focus on social issues and to do work on social reform. We get information about such types of things, which have spread from Punjab to Jammu and now to this place Katra. We get disappointed. Drug addiction has started in this holy land."

Parents and Local Administration Must Shield Children from Drugs

Expressing deep concern over increasing substance abuse, Singh appealed to parents and the local administration to shield children from the clutches of drugs. He emphasized that their potential should be harnessed to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047.

Preserving the Sanctity of Katra

Singh also stressed the importance of preserving the sanctity of the holy town of Katra. He said, "Katra is a holy place and we have to maintain its sanctity. We have to take strict action against those who are involved in drug peddling."

Strategic Plan to Combat Drug Addiction

Singh said a strategic plan is in the works at both administrative and societal levels to combat the menace of drug addiction. He said, "Identifying hotspots and fostering social awareness are key components in curbing this menace."

Inauguration of Multimedia Exhibition

The minister inaugurated a multimedia exhibition organized by the Central Bureau of Communication in Katra. Singh emphasized that the region's development remains a priority for the Narendra Modi government.

The increasing drug addiction among the youth in Katra and Reasi areas of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter of grave concern. The local administration must take immediate action to curb this menace and protect the youth from the clutches of drugs.