Pherzawl Steps Up Anti-Drug Drive with Awareness Campaign

PHERZAWL, June 26, 2026 (DIO): The District Administration of Pherzawl observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday with a series of awareness programmes under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah, reaffirming its commitment to creating a drug-free society.

A district-level programme was held at the Deputy Commissioner's Conference Hall on the theme, "Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan – Vikshit Bharat Ki Pehchaan." Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Zosanglur Joute led the event and administered the anti-drug pledge, which was simultaneously taken by government offices and institutions across the district.

Participants also joined the national observance through a live webcast organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

As part of the week-long campaign, awareness programmes were conducted in villages and among youth organisations. An awareness event held at the Pherzawl Community Hall on June 23 saw active participation from district officials, including Superintendent of Police T. Lalboi Haokip, civil society organisations, and village authorities. Participants pledged to work together to eliminate drug abuse from the district.

The campaign gathered further momentum on June 24 when Deputy Commissioner Anunay Anand, IAS, flagged off the "Run for a Drug-Free Senvon – Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life" marathon at Senvon Public Ground. Organised in collaboration with the Senvon Youth Club, the event attracted hundreds of enthusiastic young participants.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner praised the youth for taking a leading role in the fight against drug abuse, describing the marathon as a symbol of the community's determination to promote a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle. ADC Zosanglur Joute, who attended as Guest of Honour, encouraged participants to become ambassadors of the anti-drug movement in their respective communities.

Supported by village authorities, local leaders, and volunteers, the marathon featured anti-drug slogans and placards, demonstrating strong community solidarity against substance abuse.

The week-long campaign concluded with a renewed call for collective responsibility, highlighting Pherzawl's sustained efforts to combat drug abuse through public awareness, youth participation, and community engagement.

Notably, according to surveys conducted by the Manipur Remote Sensing Applications Centre (MARSAC), Pherzawl remains the only hill district in Manipur free from poppy cultivation. 

 

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