We are making every possible effort to raise public awareness about the growing menace of drug abuse. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in several awareness programmes conducted across colleges, while social media, print media and news channels have continually highlighted the seriousness of this challenge. These experiences led me to reflect deeply on how substance abuse affects not only individuals now, but the future of society. When people lose their mental balance, drift away from purpose, and surrender to addiction, how can they be expected to become responsible citizens? And how can a society entrust its future to those who have, in one way or another, been derailed from the right path?

As responsible citizens, our duty is not merely to condemn but to act. Those struggling with addiction should not be hated or isolated; they need support, compassion, and guidance. We must hold their hands firmly and help them come out of this suffering, which is as much an illness as it is a social challenge. Their families too deserve emotional, social, and even financial support, for they often bear the silent burden of this crisis.

As one collective unit of society, we must also reflect on the wider crises confronting humanity, particularly the growing environmental challenges that are affecting everyone. We are already living under immense pressure due to environmental degradation, climate-related stresses, and the many human-induced threats that have created a vicious cycle of suffering. These pressures will only intensify in the coming years, placing greater strain on societies and future generations.

At such a critical juncture, we need to ask ourselves: where are we heading? If individuals are trapped in the pressures of addiction and societies are overwhelmed by environmental and social crises, how can we effectively respond to our collective responsibilities? Survival today demands awareness, resilience, and social responsibility. We must think seriously not only about rescuing individuals from substance abuse but also about safeguarding society from broader crises that threaten our shared future.

The need of the hour is compassion, collective action, and conscious reflection. A healthy society cannot be built through indifference. It can only emerge when we support those who have faltered, confront social evils together and work responsibly toward a sustainable and humane future.

Environmental sustainability on the other hand demands seriousness, discipline, responsibility and collective commitment. Protecting nature, preserving clean surroundings, and building a peaceful and........

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