Udupi, Sept 3: Kota Srinivas Poojary, Minister for Ports and Fisheries and Muzrai, has directed the Udupi district administration to take strong action against those found selling drugs to college students.
Speaking after inaugurating a district-level youth festival, “Yuvajanotsava”, organised by the district administration and the Department of Youth Services and Sports at the Town Hall here, recently, he said that he had received reports that some persons were trying to sell drugs to college students.
Stern action will be taken against persons or any group found to be selling drugs to students. The younger generation should stay away from drugs, he said.
The government had the onerous responsibility of providing jobs to youths. But as per statistics, the government could not provide government jobs beyond 1%. Hence, youths should start thinking of starting their own enterprises and becoming self-employed, he said.
The youths should develop a mindset of dedication as this would help in the development and progress of the country. Youth festivals provided a forum for the youths to exhibit their talents, Mr Poojary said.
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