Odisha to declare 500-metre radius around educational institutions as 'drug-free zones'

Bhubaneswar, Nov 6 (UNI) In a significant step towards safeguarding the younger generation from the growing menace of drug abuse, the Odisha Government has decided to declare a 500-metre radius around all educational institutions across the state as 'Drug-Free Zones' under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (Drug-Free India Campaign). The initiative will cover schools, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, colleges, universities, technical and professional educational institutions, as well as their hostels. The move aims to protect students from the harmful consequences of substance abuse and ensure a safe, healthy and drug-free learning environment. The decision was taken at a high-level…