The ministry of narcotics control is operating an extensive public awareness campaign against drug abuse in the country to create awareness among youth who are most vulnerable to become victim of drugs.
Under Drug Demand Reduction Activities in the first quarter of current year, the ministry has organised various programmes including seven seminars, nine workshops, six free medical camps, speech competitions, 26 sport competitions, walks, one tableau, two musical shows, TV talk shows, 128 lectures, two debate competitions and a magic and puppet show.
Similarly, under Drug Free City Lahore Project, the ministry has organised 14 seminars, 25 lectures, four speech competitions, 13 entertainment show, 13 FM Radio Programmes, 15 walks, 41 Camp / Stalls, 44 distribution / display of awareness material, one labouts convention, 11 columns / articles published in the press and seven miscellaneous.