Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Udupi District Anti-Drug Awareness Program Launched
In Udupi District, authorities organized a big event to talk about how to stay away from drugs.
Important people like the police chief and a judge were there.
They had speeches, showed pictures, and even had a pledge to promise to keep the community drug-free.
Students and local people joined in and learned about how to prevent drug use and why it's important for everyone to be vigilant.
Some students even signed up to help with the RISE initiative to support this cause.
Authorities in Udupi district organized an awareness program on drug addiction prevention.
The event was held at Shyamili Sabha Bhavana in Ambalapadi, Udupi District.
Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar and Additional District Magistrate Abid Gadyal led the effort.
Senior Civil Judge Nitin Y Rao formally launched the program with a symbolic gesture of watering a plant.
Participants took a pledge to establish a drug-free society and learned about prevention techniques.
- Who
- Authorities in Udupi district, including Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar, Additional District Magistrate Abid Gadyal, and Senior Civil Judge Nitin Y Rao
- What
- An awareness program centered on rising above drug addiction
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Shyamili Sabha Bhavana, Ambalapadi, Udupi District
- Why
- To promote awareness and community vigilance against drug addiction
Proponents of Strict Measures
Advocates for Rehabilitation
Approach to Drug Prevention
Proponents of Strict Measures
Strict enforcement and community vigilance are crucial to curb drug addiction.
Advocates for Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation and support systems are essential for long-term recovery.
- Location
- Shyamili Sabha Bhavana, Ambalapadi, Udupi District
- Date
- Tuesday
- Key Organizers
- Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar, Additional District Magistrate Abid Gadyal
- Initiator
- Senior Civil Judge Nitin Y Rao
- Themes
- RISE and Beda Bro