Mass anti-drug pledge-taking ceremony held in Salem, Namakkal districts
Salem and Namakkal districts held mass anti-drug pledge ceremonies to promote a drug-free Tamil Nadu. Local officials emphasized the importance of community awareness and reporting drug-related activities to authorities.
Why it matters
State-led anti-drug campaigns are vital for addressing substance abuse issues among youth and maintaining public safety.
A mass anti-drug pledge-taking ceremony for drug-free Tamil Nadu was held in Salem and Namakkal districts on Tuesday (August 11, 2026).
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay inaugurated the State-level anti-drug pledge-taking ceremony in Chennai. Following this, in Namakkal, the ceremony was held at the Government Medical College Hospital in Namakkal. Collector L. Madhubalan presided over the function and administered the pledge.
Speaking at the function, the Collector said that raids are being conducted in schools and colleges, and people selling gutkha have been identified. Last month alone, 3,000 kg of gutkha was seized in the district. Likewise, the Food Safety Department officials are also taking action on the received complaints.
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