Kalimpong: An awareness campaign against drug abuse was launched in Kalimpong on 26th June marking the International Day against Drug and illicit Trafficking. The campaign was participated by Tibetan settlement officer, President of Local Tibetan Assembly, Councillor Prayogti P. Kumar from NGO (HANDS) Himalayan Anti Aids & Narcotic Drugs Society, Centre Incharge Palden Tamang and Kastev Parajuti (psychiatric Social worker) who elaborated the understanding of addiction and its problems, lack of education and the embracement of the well being of youth by the community and to instil a sense of responsibility among the young generation.
The program was funded by PRM, US.
–Report filed by TSO, Kalimpong.