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Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Kataria administers oath of de-addiction at awareness event on drugs and substance abuse
With a message that it is the entire society's responsibility to ensure that drug addicts maintain their 'self-esteem' as they move ahead in lives after getting sobered up, Punjab Governor and Administrator UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath of de-addiction to attendees of a special public awareness programme. The event — 'Drugs and Substance Abuse' — was organised on Tuesday at Tagore Theatre, by Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR), in which Kataria was present as the chief guest. In his address, Kataria said that spreading awareness on drugs and substance abuse is a social need. He said that this programme is not just a medium to share information but is the foundation of a future where every child and citizen can live a drug-free, safe and empowered life. Expressing concern over the modern lifestyle, he said that parents today do not have time for children, and it is important to know with whom the children are living, what they are watching, and in what environment they are growing up. He urged schools and parents to look seriously at small behavioural changes in children and maintain dialogue. The Administrator also said that the youth who have come out of the clutches of drug addiction should be accepted by society and efforts should be made to bring them back to the mainstream with respect. 'It is our responsibility to maintain their self-esteem so that they can move forward in life again.' Kataria also administered the oath of de-addiction to all the attendees and said that this fight against drug addiction is not just of the administration but of the entire society, for unless families, schools, institutions and citizens make united efforts, it will not be possible to eradicate this threat from its roots. On this occasion, a public awareness booklet titled 'Surakshit Bachpan, Ujjwal Bhavishya — Towards a Drug-Free Society' was also released. This booklet provides information on topics such as types of drugs, side effects, behavioural changes, effects of psychotropic substances, treatment methods and social participation, keeping children in mind. The booklet also includes various legal aspects, including the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Additional Professor of the Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Dr Akhilesh Sharma, explained through a detailed presentation how children are indirectly exposed to drugs during infancy and adolescence.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: AAP councillor slams child panel for ‘inaction'
Jun 25, 2025 09:58 AM IST Slamming the Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights for its 'complete inaction', the Aam Aadmi Party councillor and women's wing president Premlata on Tuesday said that the body had become nothing more than a symbolic institution, failing to protect and uplift the city's most vulnerable children. AAP councillor alleged that children are selling balloons outside hotels. (HT Photo for representation) 'The commission, constituted under Section 36 of the Government of India Act, 2005, and allotted a lavish office in Sector 39, has failed miserably in its mandate. Instead of working for the welfare of underprivileged children, it has become a mere showpiece,' alleged Premlata. Drawing attention to the plight of beggar children across the city, she said, 'Stand at any traffic light or walk through any alley—you'll find children begging or selling pencils and pens. At tea stalls and roadside eateries, children are working like bonded labourers. Outside hotels, they are selling balloons to survive. Where is the commission for when these children need protection the most? What has the commission done for these children? From Sector 34 market to the exhibition ground, deprived children are everywhere. If the commission cannot rescue these children from the vicious cycle of poverty and exploitation, the head should resign and work from his party office instead.' Highlighting critical gaps in the commission's functioning, Premlata said organising occasional school camps on personal hygiene or topics like good touch/bad touch is not enough. 'The reality is grim. Drug peddling near schools is rampant, the dropout rate remains high, and addiction is taking over our city. Yet the commission has done little beyond photo-ops.'
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
UT rights body takes note of FIITJEE centre closure
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken suo motu notice of reports about the closure of a FIITJEE centre and the booking of its owners, leaving 200 students in the soup. The Commission has directed the police station concerned to submit an action taken and status report on the matter. In response to concerns raised by parents and students regarding coaching institutes, Shipra Bansal, chairperson of CCPCR, emphasised the importance of adhering to the guidelines under NEP 2020 and CBSE By-Laws . tnn
