In a significant move to raise awareness against drug abuse, students from several schools of Maharashtra currently on an educational tour in Srinagar today held a Drug Awareness Rally from Nehru Park, Dalgate to Lal Chowk Ghanta Ghar. Around 50 students participated in the rally, carrying placards and banners with messages like “Say No to Drugs,” “Youth Against Drug Abuse,” and “Healthy Mind, Healthy Nation.” The event aimed to spread the message of a drug-free society and highlight the importance of youth participation in combating the growing menace of substance abuse. The rally concluded at Ghanta Ghar Lal Chowk, where the students took a collective pledge to stay away from drugs and help spread awareness among their peers. Teachers accompanying the students said the initiative was part of a broader educational campaign to sensitize youth about the dangers of drug addiction. Locals and tourists in the area appreciated the move, terming it a positive and inspiring gesture by the young students from Maharashtra.