MAHANPUR, Jul 7: Government Degree College, Mahanpur organised a series of awareness activities today under the ongoing 100 Days Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to spread the message of a drug-free and healthy society.
The programme was organised by Prof. Binti Sharma, Head, Department of Physics, under the guidance of Principal Dr. Sangeeta Sudan. Addressing the students, Prof. Sharma delivered an informative lecture on the harmful effects of drug abuse, highlighting its physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences. She encouraged students to stay away from drugs, adopt healthy lifestyles, and become responsible citizens committed to building a drug-free society.
As part of the programme, all staff members, labour workers around the premises and student enthusiastically participated in an awareness session, a “Say No to Drugs” slogan-raising campaign, an essay writing competition on drug abuse, and a pledge-taking ceremony, reaffirming their commitment to remain free from substance abuse and to spread awareness among their families and communities.
To promote healthy living as an effective measure to prevent drug addiction, the college also organised cleanliness and plantation drives, encouraging everyone to protect the environment while developing discipline, responsibility, and positive habits.
The programme concluded with a collective pledge by students and staff to support the vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat and to contribute actively towards creating a healthier, cleaner, and drug-free society.
Faculty members who participated in the programme included Dr. Rupalee Jasrotia, Kishori Lal, Romesh Lal, Kuldeep, Sunny, Anu, and Anu Radha.