MAKING PUNJAB FREE OF DRUG MENACE WILL BE REAL TRIBUTE TO MARTYRS, SAYS HEALTH MINISTER DR BALBIR SINGH
Chandigarh/Sarabha (Ludhiana), Might 24:
With the intention to make the state a Rangla Punjab as per imaginative and prescient of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Well being and Household Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday on the event of Delivery Anniversary of Martyr Kartar Singh Sarabha vowed to make Punjab freed from drug menace.
“It could be the true tribute to Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha if we may eradicate drug menace from the state,” mentioned the Well being Minister, whereas paying floral tributes to the Martyr at his village Sarabha in Ludhiana.
Terming that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Authorities has already been making relentless efforts on this route, Dr Balbir Singh mentioned that the drug menace was a severe hurdle in realizing the dream of our forefathers who had fought bravely for the liberty of the nation. The time has come when the conflict in opposition to medication was reworked right into a mass motion to make sure that Punjab was free of medication, he added.
He mentioned that the Punjab authorities would open ‘Parivartan Kendras’ all through the state the place drug victims will probably be handled, counselled, and rehabilitated. “We are going to guarantee to supply them coaching for numerous trades in order that they may turn out to be self-dependent,” he mentioned. Other than this, Sehat Committees can be shaped which will probably be tasked to maintain vigil on drug menace of their areas, he mentioned.
Dr Balbir Singh mentioned that Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha was the youngest martyr of the nation, who attained martyrdom on the age of 19 years. He mentioned that the sacrifice made by the martyr Kartar Singh Sarabha would ever act as a beacon to encourage the youth to serve the nation.
He additionally recalled that our nice freedom fighters made supreme sacrifices for the betterment of coming generations and to make sure holistic progress of the nation and the state. “We should always make strenuous efforts to cherish the aspirations of our freedom fighters,” he mentioned. He additionally assured to resolve all the problems raised by the native individuals.
Raikot MLA Hakam Singh Thekedar additionally addressed the gathering and mentioned the Punjab authorities is dedicated to remodel the state into Rangla Punjab by eliminating social maladies like drug abuse.
Markfed Chairman Amandeep Singh Mohi referred to as for a mass consciousness drive amongst youths in opposition to medication.
Earlier, the cupboard minister additionally supplied garland on the statue of the martyr and inaugurated a blood camp in his reminiscence.
On the event, the district administration additionally organised a Walkathon and Cycle rally to commemorate the delivery anniversary of Kartar Singh Sarabha and tons of of scholars of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Group of Medical Institutes participated within the occasion.
Distinguished amongst others current on the event included District Planning Board head Sharanpal Singh Makkar, AAP leaders Dr KNS Kang, Ahbab Grewal, Harbhupinder Singh Dharaur, Further Deputy Commissioner Main Amit Sareen, Civil Surgeon Dr Hitinder Kaur and Col (retd) Mandip Singh Grewal.