RAMBAN, Jun 15: Government Degree College Ramban organized a Peer Educators Training Programme under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan with the objective of empowering students to become catalysts of positive change and ambassadors of a drug-free society.
The programme was conducted to equip selected student volunteers with the knowledge, awareness, and communication skills necessary to educate their peers about the harmful effects of substance abuse and the importance of adopting a healthy and responsible lifestyle. During the training, participants were sensitized about various aspects of drug abuse prevention, peer counseling, and community engagement.
The programme was organized under the overall supervision and guidance of Principal, Prof. Ramesh Kumar Atri. In his adress, the Principal appreciated the initiative and emphasized the crucial role of youth in combating the menace of drug abuse. He stated that peer educators can significantly influence positive behavioural change among students and serve as effective agents in spreading awareness within educational institutions and society at large.
The whole Program was organised by Prof. Neetu Sharma, speaking on the occasion, Prof. Sharma, highlighted the importance of peer-led interventions in creating awareness and fostering a supportive environment for students. She encouraged the participants to actively disseminate the message of the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan among their peers and communities.
The participants actively engaged in interactive discussions and awareness sessions and pledged to work towards creating a drug-free campus and society.