An anti-drug awareness campaign was held today at the Vivekananda Auditorium of Sona Devi University, Ghatsila. The program was jointly organized by the District Administration of East Singhbhum, Sona Devi University, Ghatsila, and the Civil Defence & Meraki Organization, Jamshedpur.
During the campaign, Rural Superintendent of Police Rishabh Garg highlighted that the adverse effects of drugs are affecting the youth the most. He urged university students to raise awareness in their local communities and encouraged them to report drug dealers to the Composite Control Room in Jamshedpur by calling 112. He also advised students to stay vigilant about synthetic drugs and motivated them to live drug-free lives and become responsible citizens. The Rural Superintendent of Police emphasized that the administration is working to make the region drug-free.
Chancellor of Sona Devi University, Prabhakar Singh, addressed the students, informing them that effective treatment for drug addiction is available at the Central Institute of Psychiatry in Ranchi. He stressed that society must be sensitive towards addicts and approach them with empathy. Mr. Singh thanked the Meraki organization for collaborating with the university in organizing this awareness program. He added that along with empathy, proper rehabilitation arrangements should also be provided for drug addicts. He further discussed the guidelines issued by UGC and WHO for maintaining drug-free campuses in educational institutions.
Secretary of Meraki Organization, Jamshedpur, Rita Patra, stated that the East Singhbhum district administration has been continuously running anti-drug campaigns for the past year. She mentioned that selected areas of Ghatsila would be targeted for awareness campaigns along with the university students.
Vice President of Civil Defence, Dayashankar Mishra, highlighted the importance of citizen participation in safety and emergency assistance, mentioning that Civil Defence volunteers assist in emergencies in Bokaro and Jamshedpur. He also informed that Sona Devi University students would be trained as Civil Defence volunteers and educated about the MVI Act, POSCO Act, helping accident victims, and anti-drug initiatives.
The campaign also included awareness sessions by Ghatsila Police Station in-charge Rajendra Munda and Mau Bhandar Station in-charge Neeraj Gupta. Mr. Munda noted that policing has improved significantly and encouraged citizens to approach the police without hesitation. He said every citizen contributing to national welfare is great. Mr. Gupta mentioned that drug trafficking activities are increasing in the state, and all sections of society must unite to counter them.
The anti-drug awareness campaign at Sona Devi University began with a lamp-lighting ceremony and Ganesh Vandana. B. Pharma student Mousami Mahto performed a dance on Ganesh Vandana. The event was hosted by Assistant Registrar Archana Singh, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Registrar Dr. Nit Nayna.
