AMRITSAR: As part of the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) Youth Wing organised the ‘Youth Run Punjab 2026’ marathon in Amritsar on Sunday to strengthen the fight against drugs and connect young people with sports. Starting at 6 AM from Ranjit Avenue, the marathon witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands of young people,.
Punjab schools will conduct year-long anti-drug activities under ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, with student campaigns, teacher training and 500-metre drug-free zones.
Punjab government felicitated Village and Ward Defence Committee members for their anti-drug efforts as a fortnight-long review process began across all 23 districts.
Women in Punjab are playing a crucial role in the Bhagwant Mann government's anti-drug campaign by motivating addicted family members to seek treatment, supporting recovery, and preventing relapse, making families central to the state's de-addiction strategy.
Punjab has launched Methadone Maintenance Therapy under its Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, adopting an internationally recognised treatment to strengthen opioid addiction recovery and expand de-addiction services across the state.
FARIDKOT: Reaffirming its commitment to making Punjab a drug-free, healthy and sporting state, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Sunday achieved another major milestone by dedicating 500 modern village gyms across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative is aimed at promoting a vibrant sporting culture to steer youth away from the menace.
Ludhiana: Taking his government’s decisive ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ to the next level as Punjab steadily moves towards becoming drug-free, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday launched the ‘Soorma’ (Warrior) Campaign and honoured recovered youth with specially crafted ‘Soorma’ rings and T-shirts. Declaring it as the next phase of the state’s anti-drug movement, the.
The Yudh Nashean Virudh goes beyond rehabilitation. A case in point is at the Jalandhar De-Addiction Centre where former victims of substance abuse who joined the mainstream are regularly tracked to assess their progress and examine if there are any signs of relapse.
As encouraging results of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashean Virudh” begin to emerge, authorities emphasise that lasting success will depend not only on enforcement against drug traffickers and peddlers but also on prevention, early detection, treatment and timely intervention at the family and community levels.
