Delhi: Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh directed to ban the sale of tobacco products within 100 meters of schools and colleges

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Delhi government’s Social Welfare Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh has taken a big step to strengthen the anti-addiction campaign. In a review meeting in East Delhi on Wednesday, July 9, he has instructed to completely ban the sale of tobacco products within 100 meters of schools and colleges. District Magistrate, Police, Health, Education, Women and Child Development, Narcotics Control Bureau, Social Welfare Department officials and NGO representatives attended this meeting.

The minister talked about taking strict steps to control drug addiction. Along with this, he has instructed to increase surveillance in dark spots, parks and public toilets. Where there is a possibility of maximum use of drugs. Along with this, he has also asked to take strict action on the sale of drugs used in drug addiction at medical stores and other places so that it can be completely banned.

Saving the youth from drug addiction is our priority: Indraj

Ravindra Indraj stressed that ‘Saving the youth from drug addiction is our priority. Banning the sale of tobacco near schools and colleges is an important step. Police and educational institutions should implement it with public cooperation. So that the coming generation can be saved from drug addiction.’ In the meeting, discussions were also held on starting open gyms in parks, skill development programs, opening new de-addiction centers and awareness campaigns. Special emphasis was laid on making parents aware to identify the symptoms of drug addiction in children.

Our effort is to make all universities drug-free zones: Minister
The minister has urged all the major universities of Delhi to form de-addiction clubs and declare the campus drug-free. Along with this, a plan to appoint a teacher as a nodal officer in schools and tell students about the ill effects of drug addiction was also discussed. He has given instructions to prepare volunteers in schools and colleges. Who will go door-to-door in the affected areas and spread awareness. The minister said that ‘drug addiction is not only a social problem, but also a question of the future of our youth. We will make every possible effort to stop it.’