Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Punjab Launches Anti-Drug Curriculum for Students
Punjab is starting a new program to teach high school students about the dangers of drugs.
The program is part of the 'war against drugs' campaign and will teach about 800,000 students in government schools about drugs and how to avoid them.
The lessons will cover topics like myths about drugs, saying no to drugs, and handling peer pressure.
The government is also fighting drugs by arresting drug dealers and seizing their property.
Punjab introduced an anti-drug curriculum in schools for classes 9-12.
The curriculum is part of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' (war against drugs) campaign.
Approximately 8 lakh students will be educated on drug abuse dangers.
Sessions will cover myths about drugs, saying no to drugs, and resisting peer pressure.
The government has launched a 'war against drugs' campaign, including arrests and seizures.
- Who
- Approximately 8 lakh students.
- What
- Punjab is introducing an anti-drug curriculum in schools.
- When
- Unveiled on Friday.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- To make students aware of drug abuse dangers.
- Location
- Punjab, India
- Target Audience
- Students in classes 9-12
- Number of Students
- Approx. 8 lakh
- Campaign Name
- 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' (war against drugs)
- Key Themes
- Busting myths about drugs, saying no to drugs, resisting peer pressure
