Unified Campaign Against Drug Abuse in Punjab: Joshi
Resolution passed in the round table conference organized by Joshi Foundation against drug abuse
CHANDIGARH, June 25 In a significant move to address the escalating issue of drug abuse in Punjab, a round table conference organised by the Joshi Foundation brought together various social and religious organisations, religious heads, and eminent personalities. It marked the beginning of a joint campaign aimed at eradicating drug abuse across Punjab. The conference was titled Uncontrollable Drug Menace – A Grave Challenge for Society especially Punjab, let’s Work Out Concrete Solution’.
During the conference, the experts put aside their ideological differences and committed to a united front in the fight against drug addiction.
“We risk losing an entire generation if we don’t run this campaign across Punjab,” said Vineet Joshi, Chairman of the Joshi Foundation, while addressing the media post-conference. He added that the consensus among all dignitaries was clear: without immediate and collective action, the future of Punjab’s youth is at grave risk.
The Joshi Foundation organized the conference in collaboration with Baba Harjeet Singh Rasulpur, Chairman of the Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Foundation, and Dr. HK Bali, President of the Heart Foundation, with support from Bharat Gaurav Sansthan.
The newly launched campaign will focus on awareness, education, and steps to increase physical activity among youth. It aims to engage communities at the grassroots level, providing them with the necessary tools and support to combat drug abuse effectively. The initiative will also include a series of outreach programs, workshops, and collaborations with local social organizations to ensure a comprehensive approach to this pervasive issue.
Prominent participants Sant Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal, Chairman of Dharam Prachar Committee HSGMC; Baba Santokh Singh Mahakaal of Budhha Dal; Singh Sahib Jathedar Balwinder Singh Mehta Chowk Wale, Mukhi Dal Panth Missl Shaeedan Guru Hargobind Sahib; Singh Sahib Jathedar Baba Davinder Singh ji Kaputhala wale, Mukhi dal Panth Nawab Kapur Singh; Baba Pritam Singh ji Rajpura Wale, Panthak Sant Samaj Mukhi; Acharya Swami Rajeshwaranand; Bhai Ranbir Singh, Head Granthi, Namdhari Darbar Bhaini Sahib; OP Nirankari from Sant Nirankari Mission; Swami Gurukripananad from DJJS; Sardar Rajdev Singh Khalsa, Ex-MP; Balbir Singh Rajewal,
included Founder of Bharti Kisan Union; Dr. Jaideep Arya, Patanjali Yogpeeth; Amrit Juneja, North Head of Art of Living; Dr. Gurmeet Singh Dhaliwal, Chairman of the Joint Association of Colleges (JAC); Dr. Navdeep Shekhar ji, State General Secretary of Sarvhitkari Educational Society; former Union Minister Vijay Sampla; Former MP Avinash Rai Khanna; Former Chairman of Khadi Board Punjab Harjit Singh Grewal; BJP Punjab State General Secretary Organisation Manthri Srinivasulu; Nalin Acharya, President of Chandigarh Press Club; Prof. Dr. Akshay Anand of PGI Chandigarh; Umendra Dutt ji from Khet Virasat Mission; Smt Kavita Khanna from Kavita Vinod Khanna Foundation; Anti-Drugs activist Sameer Chhabra from Mansa; and Angad Singh
