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Laxman Calls for Drug-Free India to Achieve Viksit Bharat

Laxman Calls for Drug-Free India to Achieve Viksit Bharat
Drug-free India essential for Viksit Bharat: Laxman · thehansindia.com

K Laxman joined a cycling rally in Hyderabad to spread awareness about the dangers of drugs.

He said drugs are harming young people and families.

He warned that drug sellers may target students and other young people.

He also said money from illegal drugs can support terrorism.

The central government plans to fight drugs through intelligence, stronger action against synthetic drugs, treatment centres and cooperation between agencies.

The government wants India to become drug-free by 2029.

Laxman asked citizens, schools and organisations to help protect young people.

He said healthy, drug-free citizens are important for India’s future.

Key facts

Event
Nasha Mukt Bharat Cycling Ride
Location
Hyderabad, from Necklace Road Cycle Station to the Ambedkar statue
Speaker
K Laxman, BJP National Parliamentary Board member and Rajya Sabha MP
Drug-free target
The central strategy aims to make India drug-free by 2029
Four-pillar strategy
Intelligence-based operations, action against synthetic drug sources, demand reduction, and expanded de-addiction and inter-agency coordination
Enforcement
Authorities are strengthening the Narcotics Control Bureau network and tracing drug-trafficking money trails
State appeal
Laxman urged the Telangana government to remain vigilant in Hyderabad and rural areas

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