Substance abuse is an ongoing problem and its impact on Punjab’s citizens is proving to be one which is breaking down the very fabric of Punjab’s familial construct.
75%
Punjab’s youth addicted to drugs
44%
of those in Indian jails for drug abuse are from Punjab
Punjab is the second most indebted state within India
With the highest out-migration in the country, causing a muscle and brain drain for the region, coupled with employment figures below the national average. Education initiatives about drug abuse are pivotal and need to be worked on.
86%
Of agricultural households in debt
20,00+
Industries have shut down in the last decade
50%
Of rural women have a debt of 1.5 lakhs
Learn more about about the social issues affecting Punjab.
Punjab faces social issues like drug addiction, female foeticide, domestic violence, child labor & farmer suicides. Addressing these issues will require a concerted effort. Saving Punjab’s aims to raise awareness of these issues is crucial for creating a better future for all the people of Punjab.
