‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ Campaign at Jhadeswar Engineering College: Awareness Through Mini Marathon, Rangoli and Debate Competition

By Sudam Patra

Balasore, Nov 9 : With the aim of keeping the youth away from the harmful effects of drugs and building a healthy, beautiful and drug-free society, a comprehensive awareness programme was organized on Friday at Jhadeswar Engineering College, Balasore, under the Government of India’s ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign.

Mr. Patitapaban Sahu attended as the Chief Guest, Mr. Suresh Chandra Mishra as the Guest of Honour, along with College Chairman Mr. Paramananda Santara and Director Dr. Sarat Kumar Mishra, who were present on the dais.

In their addresses, the guests made the students aware of the terrible consequences of drug addiction and its physical, mental, family and social ill-effects. They said that the youth are the future of the nation and the main force in nation-building. Therefore, the younger generation should stay away from drugs and make education, sports, creativity and positive thinking a part of their lives.

As part of the programme, a mini marathon, rangoli competition and debate competition were organized among the students. While the mini marathon spread the message of a healthy lifestyle and a drug-free society, students presented anti-drug awareness messages through their artistic talent in the rangoli competition. Similarly, through the debate competition, views were exchanged on the ill-effects of drugs and the responsibility of the youth.

This programme was an effort to create an anti-drug mindset among the youth and further strengthen their sense of responsibility towards society. Such awareness initiatives by Jhadeswar Engineering College will help guide the younger generation towards a healthy and bright future.

 “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life — Nasha Mukt Yuva, Samruddha Bharat.”