Udaipur: Developing awareness about water conservation and the harmful effects of addiction from childhood and adolescence can help create responsible and healthier generations. If children are consistently taught why water must be conserved, for whom it needs to be preserved, why addictive substances should be avoided, and how to identify signs of addiction among family members, they are more likely to carry these habits throughout their lives.

This message was shared by Dr. P.C. Jain, who is running the Jal Mitra–Nasha Mitra Abhiyan, during a special awareness programme organised at Mahatma Gandhi Secondary School, Sundarwas. Selected students participated in the programme, which marked the second monthly session of the year-long campaign. The initiative will continue every month throughout the year.

During the session, Dr. Jain used his laptop to explain practical ways of conserving water, with special emphasis on increasing water availability through rooftop rainwater harvesting. He also explained the four-finger test as a simple method to identify signs associated with the use of gutka, tobacco and areca nut (supari).

The programme was conducted by Sonu Lohar and Indira Kanwar. Headmaster Lakshmi Bhaktawat appreciated the initiative and described the programme as highly useful for students.

The campaign aims to build awareness among young people so that water conservation becomes a lifelong habit and they remain better informed about the dangers of addictive substances.