Report on Drug-Free Society Campaign

Event Details

• Organizers: NSS Department, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya Chimur and Police Station Chimur (Jointly)
• Topic: Drug-Free Society Campaign (Amli Padarth Mukta Samaj Abhiyan)
• Date: August 18, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM
• Venue: Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya, Chimur (Auditorium)
• President: Prafulla Bansod (Principal, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Mahavidyalaya, Chimur)
• Chief Guest / Speaker: Mr. Labade (Police Inspector, Police Station Chimur)

1. Objectives of the Event:

• Prevention of Addiction: To motivate the youth to stay away from drug abuse and create widespread public awareness.
• Awareness of Adverse Effects: To educate students about the harmful impacts of drug addiction on health, family, and society.
• Legal Awareness: To inform students about the strict laws and legal consequences regarding the purchase, sale, and consumption of illegal drugs.
• Youth Participation: To ensure active involvement of youth in building a healthy, safe, and drug-free society.

2. Event Proceedings:

• Lighting of the Lamp & Garlanding Ceremony: The event commenced with the lighting of the lamp and offering floral garlands to the portrait of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj by the dignitaries.
• Introductory Speech: The NSS Programme Officer delivered the introductory address, highlighting NSS’s social initiatives and outlining the theme of the program.
• Address by Chief Guest: Mr. Labade (Police Inspector) urged the youth to stay away from the trap of narcotics, emphasizing the importance of staying within the law and choosing the right path in life.
• Presidential Address: Principal Dr. Prafulla Bansod emphasized that students should build a bright future through self-control and strong values to contribute to a drug-free society.

3. Event Outcomes:

• Student Awareness: Hundreds of attending students and NSS volunteers gained a deep understanding of the health risks and legal consequences associated with drug abuse.
• Anti-Addiction Pledge: At the end of the program, all students and attendees took a collective pledge to never consume drugs and to discourage others from doing so.
• Police-Student Interaction & Cooperation: The coordination between the police department and the college fostered a sense of security among students and paved the way for future collaborative social initiatives.

Conclusion: The impactful and successful program concluded with a vote of thanks presented by the NSS Department.