SHANKAR Nagar Vidya Mandir English Medium Higher Secondary School, Raipur, had the honour of hosting an awareness programme on drugs and their impact. Main theme of the event was ‘Awareness on Drug Addiction’ and aimed to educate school students and staff about the serious need for awareness on this critical issue. Senior Civil Judge Class I and Secretary of District Legal Services Authority, Raipur, Avinash Kumar Dubey graced the programme as chief guest. While welcoming the chief guest and other dignitaries, Principal of the school Vishwadeep Shukla urged the students to carefully listen to and follow the advice given by the eminent speakers, who are associated with addressing the problem of drug abuse in various capacities.

 

The programme was also graced by prominent guests from ITM University including Pro Vice Chancellor Dr Lakshmi Murthy, Head of the Department of Law Professor Dr Jelis Subhan,, Convener Dr Shivli Shrivastava,, Dr Gunjan Mishra from the School of Psychology and Dr Deepshree Chauhan. In his impactful keynote address, Avinash Dubey emphasised the crucial need for young minds to understand that what may begin as casual experimentation can quickly turn into a life-altering struggle. He also explained the legal consequences of drug abuse, highlighting the strict laws related to drug possession and distribution, along with the severe penalties involved. The programme also included a skit performed by 12 students of ITM University on the theme of drug addiction. It was followed by screening of a short film on drug addiction. Chartered Accountant and Treasurer of the School Executive Committee Sanjay Jain also shared his personal experiences related to the issue.