LUCKNOW, Sept. 26 -- The Uttar Pradesh excise and prohibition department has launched a campaign to educate teenagers about the dangers of addiction. Minister of state (independent charge) for excise and prohibition Nitin Agarwal announced the initiative, emphasising the need to address the vulnerability of youth to substance abuse. The focus, he said, would be on students in major government universities in the first phase till the end of this year.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Agarwal said, "The drive aims to reach teens, a vulnerable age group, to raise awareness about the harmful effects of addiction. We're collaborating with NGOs running de-addiction and rehabilitation centres to support those already affected."

The department is o...