Current Context:The Punjab government has launched the 'Hope Initiative' to make the state completely drug-free. This initiative is a mass awareness campaign against drug abuse, aiming to prevent youth from getting into drugs and to help those who are already using them.
- The 'Hope Initiative' encapsulates a three-pronged strategy — Pray, Pledge, and Play.
- It aims to promote a sports culture in the state to direct the boundless energy of the youth positively.
- The government is also prioritizing the treatment and rehabilitation of drug victims.
- The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, has emphasized that public participation is the linchpin of the entire campaign.
- The ultimate objective of this initiative is to transform Punjab into a drug-free and healthy state.
Question:
Q.1 What is the main objective of the ‘Hope Initiative’ launched by the Punjab government?
a. To promote tourism in Punjab
b. To make Punjab completely drug-free
c. To increase agricultural productivity
d. To promote digital literacy
