Chandigarh- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that making Haryana drug-free is a part of the commitment to realize Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat aur Sashakt Bharat’. To achieve this, not only the government but also youth, parents, and social organizations must come together and fight against drug abuse, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
With this very goal in mind, the Drug-Free Haryana Cyclothon 2.0 is moving forward with the resolve to protect every household and family from the menace of drugs and make the entire state drug-free, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.The Chief Minister was addressing the gathering while flagging off the Drug-Free Haryana Cyclothon 2.0 in Faridabad on friday. He also waved to the cyclists, boosting their morale and enthusiasm.
He said that the cyclothon is progressing with a meaningful message, and the enthusiasm among the youth in every village and city is clear proof that this campaign is playing a significant role in spreading awareness about staying away from drugs.
The Chief Minister said that today, as we move forward with the resolution of Viksit Haryana – Viksit Bharat (Developed Haryana – Developed India), we must confront every situation that holds society back. He said that drug is such an evil that not only destroys an individual but also weakens the entire family. It is a social, economic, and psychological problem. Substance abuse leads our youth toward darkness, and to eliminate this darkness the government has launched this awareness campaign, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
He expressed hope that this cyclothon will prove successful in realizing the dream and commitment of Drug-Free Haryana – Humara Sapna Humara Sankalp, and in creating awareness among the people of the state, especially the youth, against drug abuse.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Cyclothon was flagged off from Hisar on April 5. The Cyclothon has since passed through Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Narnaul, Rewari, and Palwal, and reached Faridabad today. From here, it will proceed to Gurugram. By April 27, this Cyclothon will cover the entire state, spreading awareness and delivering the message of drug de-addiction among the people. Lakhs of people across the state have registered to be a part of this anti-drug campaign and help spread its message, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.Motivating the cyclists participating in Cyclothon 2.0, the Chief Minister said that the initiative taken through this cyclothon against drug abuse is a noble and commendable effort. He encouraged the participants not to worry about how far they still have to go, but rather to take pride in how far they have already come. This positive mindset will inspire you to give their best performance in the Cyclothon.
The Chief Minister said that the youth participating in this Cyclothon are strengthening the foundation for the future generations. The success of this campaign will be measured when even a single child stays away from drugs, a single family is saved from breaking apart, or a single youth achieves their dreams because of this initiative. This Cyclothon reflects our collective resolve to fight against drugs—with wisdom, unity, and awareness. As hundreds of youth participate in this Cyclothon, pedaling their way forward, the belief in a bright future for Haryana grows even stronger, said the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister called upon all elders, women, youth, parents, teachers, and social organizations to unite and fight this battle against drugs together. Social change begins at home. There should be open conversations about drugs within families. If a child has already fallen into addiction, embrace them and do not shame them, he said.
He emphasized the need for awareness programs in schools and urged Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies to take this issue seriously and act proactively.
The Chief Minister also appealed to the youth to protect their lives from addiction. He encouraged them not to isolate those who have fallen into drug abuse, but instead support them and help bring them back onto the right path.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is working with full commitment to curb drug abuse. To crack down on drug trafficking, the government has enacted strict laws. However, he emphasized that even more powerful than laws is a public movement. This Cyclothon is a part of that very mass movement. True change will come only when people themselves become aware and then go on to raise awareness among others, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Chief Minister shared that a similar Cyclothon was organized across the state in the year 2023, which continued for 25 days. That Cyclothon witnessed the participation of 1, 77, 200 cyclists and over 5.25 lakh citizens. Encouraged by its overwhelming success, Cyclothon 2.0 is now being organized.
During the event, the Chief Minister administered an oath to the youth present, urging them to pledge that they would never indulge in any form of substance abuse in their lives and would motivate others to stay away from drugs as well. He further encouraged them to report any information related to drug trafficking or peddling on the helpline numbers 90508-91508 and 1933 or by submitting details on the MANAS portal.
The Chief Minister also flagged off two new ambulances provided to the district health department under CSR. Both ambulances are ALS — Advanced Life Support — equipped, and are crucial for saving lives during emergencies. Until now, the Faridabad district health department had a total of 21 ambulances. With the addition of these two, the total has risen to 23. The fleet now includes 4 ALS, 7 BLS (Basic Life Support), 7 PTA (Patient Transport Ambulances), 4 Kilkari ambulances, and 1 neonatal ambulance.
Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for infusing new energy into the campaign through the event held in Faridabad. He said that the purpose with which the Chief Minister has initiated this Cyclothon will undoubtedly lead to the successful realization of the anti-drug mission.
Cyclothon 2.0, after passing through Hisar, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Narnaul, Rewari, Nuh, and Palwal, reached Faridabad, where it witnessed a fresh wave of public enthusiasm and participation. To ensure greater involvement of women, the Chief Minister flagged off the event in the district with a pink theme. With participation of 49, 111 participants including children, youth, men, women, and senior citizens, Faridabad recorded the highest number of registrations.
Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, MLAs Sh. Mool Chand Sharma, Sh. Dhanesh Adalkha, Mayor Faridabad Sh. Praveen Joshi and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.