Punjab Government Launches Anti-Drug Curriculum In Schools, Trains Thousands Of Teachers To Save Future Generations

Punjab News: The Punjab Government has introduced a new anti-drug curriculum across 3,658 government schools. This program started on August 1, targeting students from grades 9 to 12. The idea is to prevent drug use before it starts. Students will attend 35-minute classes every fortnight for 27 weeks. These lessons will focus on saying no to drugs, resisting peer pressure, and making independent choices. Teachers will use interactive methods rather than boring lectures. This is the first time any state has taken such a step.

Training Teachers For Mission

To make the program successful, more than 6,500 teachers have been specially trained. Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee’s team worked with education experts to design the course. Teachers are learning modern methods to engage students.

They will show films, hold quizzes, and use posters. Worksheets and activities will encourage students to think differently. The goal is to build confidence among children. This scientific training ensures students understand that drugs are not “cool,” but dangerous traps.

Pilot Project Showed Results

Before launching statewide, the course was tested in Amritsar and Tarn Taran. Nearly 9,600 students from 78 schools participated. Results were striking. Ninety percent said even trying drugs once can lead to addiction. Earlier, half believed willpower alone could end drug use. After the program, only 20% held that belief.

This shift proved how education changes thinking. Parents and teachers said they noticed clear changes in students’ attitudes. The trial encouraged the government to expand it statewide.

Part Of Larger Campaign

The curriculum is one part of the “Yudh Nashiyan De Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign. This campaign combines strict action against suppliers with education for prevention. Punjab Police have arrested over 28,000 traffickers since March 2025. Now, schools are handling demand reduction.

The Mann Government believes both supply and demand must be tackled together. By combining law enforcement with education, Punjab aims to change society from its roots. This balanced approach is being seen as a model.

Families Given New Hope

Parents are welcoming this step with relief. They believe their children are safer in schools with this program. Families broken by drugs see new hope for future generations. The curriculum shows children that drugs are not a sign of strength. Instead, they destroy lives silently.

Many parents say they now feel more confident about their children’s choices. Teachers too feel empowered to guide youth. This partnership between families, schools, and government is building trust in the state.

From Udta Punjab To Rangla Punjab

For years, Punjab was called “Udta Punjab” because of the drug crisis. The Mann Government says that era will end soon. By fighting drugs in schools and on the streets, Punjab can regain its pride.

The goal is to become “Rangla Punjab,” a vibrant and strong state. Unlike empty political promises, this initiative is visible on the ground. It is changing how people think about drugs. Slowly, Punjab is moving from despair to determination, from fear to hope.

Model For Other States

Experts say Punjab’s initiative can inspire other states. No other state has launched such a scientific curriculum in schools. The results of the pilot program show real impact. If followed elsewhere, it can protect millions of children across India. The Mann Government calls this not politics, but a mission. It is about saving lives and futures. Punjab is proving that change is possible when action is taken seriously. This bold step may soon set a national benchmark