India, Nov. 19 -- justify;">Uttarakhand on Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of the nationwide Drug-Free India campaign with a state-level event held at the Chief Sevak Sadan in the Chief Minister's Camp Office. The programme brought together students, government officials, law-enforcement representatives and community groups to discuss the state's ongoing measures against substance abuse and the rising need for awareness among young people.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the impact of drugs on society remains a serious concern, particularly for adolescents and young adults. He urged students to reject addictive substances and encourage peers to do the same, noting that the issue has emerged as a "si...