THANNAMANDI, Jun 18: As part of the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Campaign and the nationwide Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), Government Degree College (GDC) Thannamandi today organized a Poster-Making Competition aimed at spreading awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoting a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
The programme organized in accordance with the scheduled activity of the campaign, which envisages essay-writing and poster-making competitions across schools and colleges to encourage students to creatively express their views on the menace of substance abuse and contribute towards building a drug-free society.
The event conducted under the leadership and guidance of Prof. Zamir Mirza, Principal, GDC Thannamandi, who remained at the helm of affairs throughout the programme. Dr. Nazakat Hussain, Vice Principal, actively supervised the event and appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries emphasized the need for collective efforts to combat drug abuse and highlighted the crucial role educational institutions play in sensitizing young minds about the social, psychological and health-related consequences of substance abuse.
The programme was coordinated by Dr. Naseem Ahmed, Coordinator, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, while Dr. Gulshan Rashid, Convener, Cultural Club, ensured the smooth conduct of the competition. Students displayed remarkable creativity and awareness through their posters, conveying strong messages against drug addiction and advocating healthy and productive lifestyles.
Among those present on the occasion were Prof. Goher Qazi, Dr. Shiraz Ahmed, Prof. Supriya Gupta, Prof. Altaf Hussain, Dr. Junaid Ahmed, Dr. Ather Aziz Raina, Prof. Rizwana Kouser, Dr. Shazia Paswal, Dr. Mohd Ashraf, Dr. Ateeq ur Rehman, Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, along with other members of the teaching and non-teaching staff.
The posters prepared by the students reflected their understanding of the devastating impact of drug abuse on individuals, families and society. The competition provided a meaningful platform for students to channel their creativity while reinforcing the message of prevention, awareness and responsible citizenship.