On 4th March 2025, the Labour Migration Unit of the Indian Social Institute (ISI), Bengaluru, in collaboration with Max Innovation and Solution, organized an awareness session on substance abuse for building construction migrant workers at Shriram Property Company, Bommasandra, Bengaluru. The session aimed to educate workers about the harmful effects of substance abuse and ways to overcome it.
A total of 155 migrant workers from Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh participated in the program. Fr. Samir Minj led the session, emphasizing the devastating consequences of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities. He explained how addiction weakens a person, disrupts family life, and affects children’s well-being. He also provided practical solutions and guidance on overcoming addiction and leading a healthier life.
The session was highly interactive, allowing participants to share their personal experiences on how substance abuse has impacted their work and personal lives. Many expressed their struggles and the challenges they face due to addiction. Fr. Samir assured them of ISI Bengaluru’s support in their journey toward recovery and urged them to avoid substance abuse for their well-being and that of their families.
Additionally, he explained the role and function of MAIN (Migrant Assistance and Information Network) in assisting distressed migrants. He encouraged them to reach out to ISI Bengaluru for any difficulties they encounter related to migration issues.
The same workshop was conducted on March 02, 2025 at Shriram Property Company in Bommenahalli, Bengaluru. A total of 285 migrant workers from Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh attended the session.
On March 07, 2025 conducted the same workshop at Villa 92, Urban Serenity, Bengaluru. The session, held for workers from Shriram Property Company, saw 95 participants from Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Assam.
All the three workshops were of great importance in terms of conscientizing migrant workers of the evil effects of substance abuse which they clearly understood and realized