THANNAMANDI, Jun 16: As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), a College Festival on the Anti-Drug Theme organized at Government Degree College Thannamandi under the leadership of Principal Prof. Zameer Ahmed Mirza. The event aimed to raise awareness among students about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
The programme covered the Panchayats of Hasplote Proper, Hasplote Charung, Rajdhani-A, Rajdhani-B, Lah, Kote, and Behrote. It witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who took part in various cultural, literary, and awareness-based activities designed to highlight the social, psychological, and health-related consequences of drug addiction.
The festival was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Nazakat Hussain, Vice Principal, GDC Thanamandi, and Javaid Iqbal Raina, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Thannamandi. In their addresses, they emphasized the collective responsibility of educational institutions, families, and society in combating the growing menace of drug abuse.
Dr. Naseem Ahmed, NMBA Nodal Officer, highlighted that the primary objective of the festival was to sensitize youth to the ill effects of substance abuse and encourage them to become ambassadors of a healthy, responsible, and drug-free society.
The event was coordinated by Anuj Bali, Chief Librarian, and Prof. Rizwana Kousar. Among the staff members present on the occasion were Dr. Mohd Ashaq, Dr. Gohar Iqbal, Dr. Gulshan Rashid, Dr. Junaid Ahmed, Dr. Mohd Ashraf, Dr. Shazia Paswal, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, and Dr. Ateeq-ur-Rahman, along with other faculty members and students.
The organizers reiterated their commitment to strengthening awareness initiatives under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and fostering a safe, healthy, and drug-free environment for the younger generation. The programme concluded with a collective pledge by participants to spread awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and contribute towards building a healthier and more responsible society.