Rachakonda: “Vipassana” meditation is a gift of India to the world. Drug addicts can be reformed through de addiction counseling and psychotherapy, meditation “: CP Mr. Mahesh Bhagwat IPS.
On Monday, in view of the International Day against Drug Abuse, a “Legal awareness program on Drug Abuse” has been organized by “Dharm seva” a voluntary organization in association with Telangana state legal services authority and district legal services authority, Rangareddy district at ACE Engineering College, Ghatkesar. Rachakonda CP Mr. Mahesh Bhagwat IPS has graced the event with his valuable views about drugs de-addiction of youth through counseling, meditation etc.
Addressing the gathering, CP has stated that “Vipassana” is a gift of India to the world and mentioned how America is making their school children practice “Vipassana” and utilising “Vipassana” to bring change in the hardcore prisoners. CP commended Dharma Seva organization for bringing DHEERA App which helps everyone to come out from drug abuse. During his speech CP has reminded that he was graduated from College of Engineering, Pune and specially mentioned that renowned scientist and Bharat Ratna awardee Mr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraiah also studied in the same college.
CP reminded that he worked as a trainee officer in Manipur and mentioned his efforts in controlling the illegal transportation of drugs on national highway number 39.
CP has emphasized the need for more awareness programs against drug abuse and usage of other drugs which are prohibited. CP advised the youth to stay away from drugs and stated that doing drugs would spoil their valuable health and future in many ways. CP advised the youth to practice Vipassana meditation to acquire strength to fight drug abuse and achieve their goals in the life. Drug consumers if arrested in cases can get prosecution immunity under section 64 a of NDPS Act wherein they have to go for de-addiction counseling multiple times and blood test at end of that with professional counselor. Under Naya Savera with help of Dr. Devika of Amrita foundation Rachakonda police are giving de-addiction counseling to those who want to get rid of drug abuse.
SLSA Member secretary Mr. Goverdhan Reddy has narrated role of legal services in getting consumers out of drug menace. He has also released a short film on awareness about drug abuse and role of legal services. DLSA Rangareddy Chairman Ms. Sridevi was president of the program. Excise Superintendent Mr. Anji Reddy has created awareness on side effects of Marijuana and other drugs and how students should focus on studies and not to get into peer pressure through entry drugs and spoil their career.
Dr. Prasad, Hope trust, Mr. J Nishanth Reddy, Dharma Seva Trust, ACE College Chairman Mr. Y V Gopala Krishna, Principal B.L. Raju also participated in an awareness program.
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