Hyderabad, Oct. 28 -- Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday called upon youth to stay away from drugs and urged society to work collectively towards building a healthy, drug-free Telangana.

He said the success of a developed India and Telangana depended on the health, discipline and responsible participation of young people.

Addressing a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' and 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat-2047' awareness programme organised jointly by the Telangana State Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) and the NSS Cell of Osmania University at Tagore Auditorium on the university campus, the Governor said drug abuse not only destroys individuals but also affects families and jeopardises the future of the youth.

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