Maharashtra to Embed Anti‑Drug Lessons in School Curriculum

The Maharashtra government has announced that it will introduce anti‑drug lessons in the state’s school curriculum. The initiative is part of a broader effort to curb drug abuse among adolescents and to equip students with knowledge about the risks and legal consequences of drug use. Education officials said the new lessons will cover prevention strategies, the health impacts of drugs, and ways to seek help. Implementation is expected to begin in the upcoming academic year, with teachers receiving training and updated teaching materials. The move follows rising concerns about drug use in Maharashtra’s youth population.