Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-SRMIST, Faculty of Science and Humanities &
College of nursing in association with Tambaram City Police organized and
hosted a comprehensive awareness program on drug abuse, aiming to educate
students and community about the harmful effects of substance misuse. The
programme started with Tamil Thai Vazhthu by Nursing students. Dr.V.
Thirumurugan, Associate Director Campus Life & Nodal Officer of Unnat
Bharat Abhiyan-SRMIST warmly welcomed the Guest of Honor Shri.M. Siddhartha
Sankar Rai, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing,
Tambaram City Police. He extended his welcome address to Our beloved Deputy
Registrar Dr. Antony Ashok Kumar, Dean Faculty of Science and Humanities Dr. A.
Duraisamy. He also welcomed Dr.T. Lakshmanan Professor- Dept. Of Mechanical Engineering & NSS Programme
Advisor – SRMIST, Also all the NSS, NCC Coordinators and faculties and
students. Followed by welcome address, Dr. A. Duraisamy, Dean Faculty of
Science and Humanities honored the Chief guest with memento and Token of love.
Presidential address was delivered by Dr.D. Antony Ashok
Kumar Deputy Registrar –
SRMIST. He briefly spoke about the harmfulness of drug usage and how it is
degrading the society and our nation in different ways and also how to tackle
this global issue. Inaugural Address was given by Shri.Ravi Kumar, Inspector of
Police, Prohibition
Enforcement Wing, Tambaram City Police. He elucidated on the psychological and
social impact of various drugs commonly abused. He highlighted the detrimental
effects on health, relationships and overall well-being. Also elaborated on the
legal aspects related to drug abuse. He discussed the laws governing
possession, trafficking, and consumption of illicit substances. Special
emphasis was placed on the consequence’s individuals face under the law when
evolved in drug-related activities. And also shared his experience with such
cases. Felicitation was given by Dr. A. Duraisamy, Dean Faculty of Science and
Humanities. He talked about the impact and consequences faced by the families
and relations when the people involved in such activities and how they will
breakdown and that will lead to end of that particular family. That was an
eye-opening speech to all. Everyone took a pledge on this occasion against drug
abuse. Finally vote of thanks was delivered by Dr.T. Lakshmanan Professor- Dept. Of Mechanical
Engineering & NSS Programme Advisor. He spoke about
not only drug addiction but also about the mobile phone addiction among the
younger generations how it will impact their life. Following the successful
drug abuse awareness program, an impactful awareness rally was conducted with
all the guests and faculties and students. This rally aimed to extend the reach
of key messages about the dangers of drug abuse and reinforce community
involvement in prevention efforts. Rally started from Dr. T.P. Ganesan
Auditorium and proceed through Tech park, lake, arch gate covering all areas of
the campus. Participants carried banners, posters and placards with slogan and
messages against drug abuse. Which attracted the public attention and promote
dialogue on the issue.
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