Practice meditation to control your mind, says Hubballi-Dharwad DCP
A local police official in Dharwad urged students to practice meditation to improve concentration and avoid substance abuse. The event, part of a national youth program, emphasized mental health and goal-setting as tools for success.
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Addresses the intersection of mental health, substance abuse prevention, and academic performance among the youth in India.
Shruti N.S., Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) inaugurated the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva–Viksit Bharat’ programme at the Utsav Hall of JSS College in Dharwad on Sunday (August 9).
She urged the youth to practice meditation and control their thoughts. “Students can keep their minds under control by practising meditation every day. This helps improve concentration,’’ she said.
Ms. Shruti said that a large number of criminals are addicted to intoxicating substances. “Many people fall prey to addictions such as drugs and ganja and end up ruining their lives,” she said.
“As Swami Vivekananda said, everyone should set a goal of their own. We must remember every day that we should not stop until we reach our goal and continue moving towards its achievement,” she said.
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