SRINAGAR, April 17 -- In a unique initiative, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), in collaboration with the Tourism Department, organized a mega anti-drug Shikara rally on the iconic Dal Lake under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.

The initiative was a part of the ongoing 100-Day 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir' campaign launched by the Lieutenant Governor J&K, and in line with the calendar of activities of District Administration Srinagar.

The rally aimed to spread awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse among a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including tourists, shikara owners, and communities residing in and around water bodies.

The initiative sought to ensure that the message of a drug-free...