‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ Campaign Flagged Off at Khaltse Across Sham District.

Department of Information and Public Relations, Khaltse, UT Ladakh.
Press Release
‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ Campaign Flagged Off at Khaltse Across Sham District.
Khaltse, August 31, 2026: The ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ campaign was flagged off today by the Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), at Khaltse, marking the beginning of a series of awareness activities to be conducted across Sham District against drug and substance abuse.
The programme commenced with the Deputy Commissioner administering the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Pledge, which was collectively taken by all participants. An awareness Walkathon/Rally was subsequently organised from the DC Office Ground to Khaltse Market, spreading the message of a drug-free life and sensitising the public about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the objectives and significance of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and stated that the campaign is being implemented across the country to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse. She emphasised the need for coordinated and collective efforts by all stakeholders, including government departments, educational institutions, civil society organisations and the general public, to effectively address the menace of drug abuse and promote a healthy, safe and drug-free society.
The In-charge, Social Welfare Office, Leh, briefed the participants about the schedule and various activities planned under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in Sham District.
The programme was organised by the District Social Welfare Office, Leh, as part of the campaign’s awareness and outreach initiatives.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Khaltse, Shri Mohd. Sharif, along with officers and officials from various departments of District Headquarters Sham, representatives of civil society organisations and students of Government Higher Secondary School, Khaltse, participated in the campaign.
The campaign aims to strengthen collective efforts against drug abuse, raise awareness about the adverse consequences of substance use, and encourage greater public participation in building a healthy, safe and drug-free society across Sham District.