SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, April 23 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Emphasizes cultural preservation through drug-free living

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today flagged off an anti-drug awareness rally at Mehla in Chamba district, underscoring the importance of staying away from drugs to safeguard cultural heritage. "We can preserve our culture only if we stay drug-free. Ending the demand is the key to ending the supply," he said while addressing a Kisan Mela and Drug De-addiction Awareness Camp at the local khel Maidan.

The event was organized by Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, C...