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New Delhi, October 24 (IANS) More than 500 students and teachers of Delhi’s Sanskriti School on Friday pledged to live a drug-free life. An officer gave this information.
The event, aimed at creating a drug-free school environment, was part of a collaboration between the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi Zonal Unit and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
As part of the NCB-CBSE MoU, more than 100 schools across the country have been identified to launch similar programmes, the official said.
The campaign is adopting a hub-and-spoke model to ensure wide reach among students, teachers and parents.
The initiative reflects the shared commitment to build a drug-free India by empowering young minds through awareness, education and community participation, the official said in a statement.
Addressing the event, Dr. Anees C., IRS, Deputy Director, NCB highlighted the multifaceted efforts of the agency including enforcement, capacity building and outreach initiatives and urged the students and teachers to remain alert and proactive for the safety of the society.
He also encouraged the school community to actively promote the NCB Manas Helpline (Toll Free Number – 1933) to provide information and seek assistance related to drug abuse and trafficking.
CBSE Joint Director Neeti Shankar outlined the well-being initiatives by the Board, including the CBSE-NCB MoU, the Counseling Hub-and-Spoke Model, Parenting Calendar, Career Guidance Dashboard and the CBSE-AIIMS MAT Programme, all designed to strengthen psychosocial well-being and holistic student development.
The statement said NCB officials sensitized the students about the ill effects of drug abuse on health, its social and legal implications and the importance of making informed and healthy life choices.
Students participated in group discussions on topics like “Every student is an ambassador of awareness” and “How social media and online games expose students to drugs”. A powerful street play (Nukkad Natak) gave a strong message against drugs, reinforcing the theme, “Say yes to life, yes to dreams and no to drugs.”
–IANS
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