Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 6: An awareness programme on ‘Ill Effects of Alcohol and Drug Abuse’ under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was organized by the Directorate of Social Welfare. The session was led by the Project Assistant (NAPDDR) and attended by students of B.Sc. First Year (Geography) from JNRM. The resource persons for the session were, Medical Officer (IRCA), Psychologist-cum-Counselor (NTCP), Directorate of Health & Services, Senior Officials from Police Department Anti-Narcotics CID.
During the programme, they sensitized the students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and urged them to adopt a healthy, responsible, and drug-free lifestyle. To encourage student participation, a QR code for the e-pledge under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was displayed, enabling students to take the pledge digitally and join the nationwide movement against substance abuse.
They also appealed to students to become peer ambassadors of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan by spreading awareness among their friends and community.