Pushpa Gujral Science City Organized ‘International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking’ on June 26, 2023. The theme of this year was “People first: Stop stigma & discrimination, strengthen prevention”. Dr. Gagandeep Kaur, District Youth Officer, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Kapurthala was the key speaker on this occasion. She said that people who use drugs face stigma and discrimination, which can further harm their physical and mental health and prevent them from accessing the help they need. Dr.Munish Soin Coordinator of the program said that the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a worldwide event and is observed on the 26th of June every year, marking the awareness of illicit drugs and the major problem they bring to society.
Team members of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Kapurthala performed Nukkad-Natak to create awareness on how we should deal with people who use drugs and face discrimination.