Amritsar, Jan 15 || Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among the youth in Punjab, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that in recent years, the problem has emerged as a serious challenge, affecting the youth the most.
“This problem is impacting not only health but also the social, economic, and moral fabric of society. A lasting solution to this problem is essential for a healthy society,” she said in her address at the 50th golden jubilee convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) here.
In this context, she said, the role of educational institutions like Guru Nanak Dev University is crucial. “All stakeholders of this university should make every possible effort to guide the misguided youth in the right direction.”
She said the next two decades, leading up to 2047, are very important in making India a developed nation. “Today’s youth will play a vital role in various sectors over the next two decades.”
The President, in her address in Hindi, said, “Punjab is an agrarian state. There are immense possibilities for research and innovation in agribusiness here. I am happy to know that Guru Nanak Dev University is making conscious efforts in this area.”