Anti-Drug Week Programme by Directorate of Education Culminates with Valedictory Operate at State Library

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 30 June 2025

The weeklong ‘Anti-Drug Week’ programme, organized by the Science Wing of the Directorate of Education from June 23 to twenty-eight, concluded with a valedictory operate on the State Library, Middle Point, Sri Vijaya Puram, on Saturday. The marketing campaign aimed to boost consciousness concerning the dangerous results of drug abuse and foster a tradition of wholesome, drug-free dwelling amongst college students and the broader neighborhood.

The valedictory operate was graced by Mr. Vikram Singh, Director of Education, because the chief visitor. In his deal with, he confused the necessity for collective duty in combating drug abuse and underlined the position of training in steering youth away from dependancy. Mr. Ram Pravesh, Deputy Director of Education (Science), welcomed the attendees, whereas Padma Shri awardee Mr. Naresh Chander Lal, who was additionally the visitor of honour, introduced prizes to the winners of varied competitions performed all through the week.

A complete of 120 college students, together with Drug Mitras, useful resource individuals, and lecturers, actively participated within the week’s actions. The programme featured a wide range of occasions together with consciousness rallies, poster-making, reel and meme creation, rapping periods, video video games, storytelling, and brand design—all centered across the theme of anti-drug consciousness.

One of the highlights of the occasion was the screening of the motivational brief movie War on Drugs, directed by Mr. Naresh Chander Lal. The movie resonated with the viewers and strengthened the message of the marketing campaign by showcasing the real-life affect of drug abuse and the trail to restoration.

The occasion concluded with a collective pledge to construct a drug-free society, adopted by a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Rajesh Kumar Pandey, Science Consultant, DDE (Sc.). The Directorate of Education prolonged its gratitude to all contributors, volunteers, and supporters for contributing to the success of the marketing campaign.