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Prahari Portal

2nd July, 2024

‘Prahari’ Portal

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Context

  • The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is set to launch a new portal called ‘Prahari’ (sentry).
  • This initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat substance abuse among school children.

Features

  • Objective: Facilitate quarterly activities to raise awareness about drugs and substance abuse in schools.
  • Management: Activities will be conducted by children and teachers nominated by ‘Prahari’ clubs.
  • ‘Prahari’ Clubs: These are student-run associations aimed at promoting drug-free lifestyles and achieving collective anti-drug goals.

Wall Painting Campaign: ‘Say No to Drugs’

  • In conjunction with the launch of the ‘Prahari’ portal, a wall painting campaign themed ‘Say No to Drugs’ has been initiated.
  • This campaign aims to raise awareness against drug abuse through visually impactful artwork, engaging communities in a collective effort to prevent drug use among youth.

Objectives

  • Awareness Creation: Utilize creative and visual means to educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse.
  • Community Engagement: Involve local artists, students, and community members in the creation of the paintings to foster a collective sense of responsibility.
  • Youth Empowerment: Encourage youth participation in anti-drug activities, promoting healthy and drug-free lifestyles.

READ ABOUT NCPCR:

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/national-commission-for-protection-of-child-rights#:~:text=The%20National%20Commission%20for%20Protection,of%20Women%20and%20Child%20Development.

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/national-commission-for-protection-of-child-rights-ncpcr

READ ABOUT DRUG ABUSE:

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/drug-abuse-in-india

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/global-drug-use-trends

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking

https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/drug-abuse-in-india

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements about the ‘Prahari’ portal:

1. The ‘Prahari’ portal is an initiative launched by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).

2.The portal is designed to combat substance abuse among school children.

3.  ‘Prahari’ clubs, which manage the activities conducted through the portal, are associations run by teachers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: a) 1 and 2 only