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Spiritual Organisations Partner with India's Drug‑Free Campaign to Boost Prevention and Recovery

Four major spiritual organisations have signed memoranda of understanding with the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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Key Points

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Four spiritual groups joined India's drug‑free initiative.

They signed formal agreements with the government department.

The groups will use their community presence to spread prevention messages.

Programs will feature yoga, meditation, counseling, and educational films.

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The collaboration seeks to expand the reach of the national drug‑free campaign through community networks.

Activities will include awareness drives, yoga, meditation, and counseling to prevent substance misuse and support recovery.

An anti‑drug pledge was taken, and short educational films highlighted the harms of drug use.

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7 words

spiritual

relating to inner beliefs and values often shared by a community

substance misuse

using drugs or chemicals in a harmful or unsafe way

rehabilitation

support and treatment to help someone recover from drug use

memorandum of understanding

a written agreement that outlines how two parties will cooperate

grassroots

local people and communities, especially in smaller towns and villages

stigma

a negative perception that can cause shame or discrimination

resilience

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges

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