College students Rally Against Drug Abuse in Consciousness Drive Led by Directorate of Education

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 27 June 2025

In observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Science Wing of the Directorate of Education, A&N Administration, organized a vibrant pupil rally as a part of its week-long Anti-Drug Programme. The rally, which commenced from the historic Cellular Jail and concluded on the State Library, Middle Point, noticed enthusiastic participation from over 120 college students representing numerous colleges in Sri Vijaya Puram.

Waving placards with highly effective messages and chanting anti-drug slogans, the scholars urged the neighborhood to unite within the battle in opposition to drug abuse and foster a more healthy, drug-free society.

The rally was flagged off by Mr. Jitender Kumar Meena, IPS, Superintendent of Police (CID). Mr. Vikram Singh, Director of Education, was additionally current and counseled the spirit and vitality of the younger contributors. The occasion was additional supported by Mr. Ram Pravesh, Deputy Director Education (Science), Mr. Irshad Ahmed, Assistant Director (Sports), and representatives from a number of NGOs.

As a part of the fourth day of the attention marketing campaign, an interactive session titled ‘Voices of Children’ was organized, bringing collectively college students, officers from the Anti-Narcotics Police Station, and a psychologist from the Directorate of Health Services. The session supplied a platform for college students to lift questions and share considerations associated to drug use and prevention methods.

Adding a private dimension to the day’s occasions, a recovering drug addict delivered an inspirational discuss, sharing his journey of transformation and urging college students to make aware and optimistic life selections.

The week-long programme will proceed on June 27 with ‘Movie Day’, that includes rapping, reels, and meme-making competitions. A particular session on filmmaking strategies can also be on the agenda, aimed toward encouraging college students to make use of inventive media to lift consciousness concerning the risks of drug abuse.