Awareness Programme at Anuradhapura

 

An awareness programme was raised at Sambuddha Jayanthi Viharaya, Anuradhapura, under the patronage of chairperson of the NDDCB, Mrs.Leisha de Silva Chandrasenana on 20th and 21st of August 2013.

This awareness programme was raised targeting the youth of the area. Ven. Nugetenne Pangnanda Thero attended to the programme along with the NDDCB officials and large number of villagers. Progaramme was carried out for two days. Providing preventive education for the youth and make them observe sil were the most significant events taken place.

At the end of the programme, Chairperson addressed the public mentioning the timely necessity of focusing more attention on youth and children in the society since the tendency is much higher for them to get addicted for drugs.

Further, Ven. Pangananda Thero appreciated the tremendous efforts have been taken by the Chairperson along with the NDDCB staff island wide, by raising awareness programmes and various other attempts in order to make Sri Lanka a drug free country.

Asst.Outreach Officer,

NDDCB - Anuradhapura