SRINAGAR, June 10 -- Emphasizing the crucial role of sports and physical activity in addressing the growing challenge of substance abuse among young people, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, on Wednesday said that sports have the power to transform lives by steering youth away from drugs and towards a healthier, disciplined and productive future.

The Minister was addressing an awareness programme organized at International Delhi Public School (IDPS), Srinagar, under the theme "Say Yes to Sports, No to Drugs." The event was aimed at sensitizing students and youth about the harmful consequences of substance abuse while promoting spo...