THANNAMANDI, Sep 22: Government Degree College Thannamandi organised its weekly morning assembly under the NashaMukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) as part of its sustained efforts to sensitise and empower students to lead healthy, responsible, and drug-free lives. The programme was organised under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Shamim Ahmed Azad.
The awareness programme was conducted under the convenorship of Dr.Ather Aziz Raina, Convener, NMBA Committee, while Dr.Shazia Paswal served as the Resource Person. The session was centred on the theme “From Addiction to Empowerment: A Drug-Free Life,” highlighting the importance of equipping young people with awareness, self-discipline, positive habits, and the confidence to make informed and healthy choices.
The programme aimed to sensitise students to the physical, psychological, emotional, and social consequences of substance abuse while encouraging them to adopt constructive alternatives that promote overall well-being and personal growth. The session emphasised that the journey from addiction to empowerment begins with awareness, self-control, resilience, and the courage to make positive choices.
Students were encouraged to cultivate healthy habits, participate in constructive and productive activities, maintain positive relationships, and remain vigilant against substance abuse and other harmful practices. The Resource Person underlined the importance of developing a positive outlook, strengthening self-confidence, and seeking meaningful avenues for personal and social development.The programme also highlighted the broader message of the NashaMukt Bharat Abhiyan, stressing that overcoming addiction is not merely about abstaining from harmful substances, but also about reclaiming one’s potential, building self-confidence, pursuing meaningful goals, and transforming vulnerability into empowerment.
The session further underscored that a healthy, disciplined, and responsible youth population forms an essential foundation for building a stronger, healthier, and more developed nation. Students were encouraged to make responsible choices and contribute positively to their families, communities, and society at large.
Prominent among those present on the occasion were Prof. Fatima Parveen, Prof. Rumy Dar, Dr. Nagina Kousser, Prof Rizwana Kousar Dr.Mohd. Ashrif, Prof. Yasmine Kousser, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, Physical Director Iftiyaz Shabir, Dr. Waheed Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Maqsood Ahmed.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening awareness among students and advancing the message of “From Addiction to Empowerment: A Drug-Free Life,” with an emphasis on creating a healthier, more responsible, and drug-free society.