Ganderbal, Jun 27: To promote legal literacy and public awareness, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Ganderbal, under the Chairmanship of Abdul Nasir, Chairman, DLSA Ganderbal, and under the guidance and supervision of Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal on Saturday organised legal awareness programmes under the NALSA (DAWN) Scheme – Drug Awareness and Wellness Navigation for a Drug-Free India, 2025, as part of its ongoing campaign against drug abuse.   A Legal Awareness Programme was organised at Valley Lakes Educational Institute, Kohistan Colony, Safapora, Ganderbal, with the objective of sensitising students about the harmful effects of drug abuse, the legal consequences of involvement in narcotic offences, the importance of preventive measures, and the need for collective efforts in building a drug-free society.   The participants were also informed about the free legal aid services available through the Legal Services Institutions and the rehabilitation support mechanisms available for persons affected by substance abuse.