Day Dedicated to a Drug-Free Future: Sikkim CM

Substance abuse can no longer be seen as a distant issue, as families and communities across the state are being impacted, said participants

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 2025, was observed at Manan Kendra in Gangtok on Thursday with a call to strengthen social reform and build a drug-free Sikkim. The event was attended by Sikkim chief minister Prem Singh Tamang, who dedicated the occasion to collective action against substance abuse.

It was emphasized that substance abuse can no longer be seen as a distant issue, as families and communities across the state are reportedly being impacted, especially the youth. A clear vision for a "Drug-Free Sikkim" was laid out—one driven by empathy, awareness, and sustained community participation.

"The campaign for a drug-free Sikkim is not just a government initiative; it has become a people's movement rooted in compassion, awareness, and action," CM Tamang said.