Drug-Free India’ Campaign Launched in Mysuru

Rapid Summary

• Event: Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy conducted an awareness rally under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ (drug-Free India campaign) in Mysuru.
• Collaboration: The rally was organized alongside Rajiv Gandhi university of Health Sciences.
• Inauguration: Narasimha, secretary of Sarada Vilas Educational Institutions, inaugurated the event.
• Key Concern: Principal Hanumantachar Joshi highlighted alarming rises in substance abuse among students and the threat narcotics pose to youth health and societal progress. He stressed that addressing drug abuse is a collective societal responsibility, not just a legal issue.
• Activities: Pharmacy students and staff raised awareness using placards, slogans, and messages during the rally.
• Participation: Hundreds of pharmacy students and teachers attended. Officials like Mahesh (Law College principal) and Virupaksha Gowda from Presidency University were also present.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The rally signifies growing public acknowledgment of drug abuse as a critical challenge in parts of India like Mysuru.by linking academic institutions with national campaigns such as ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan,’ initiatives like this encourage community-driven efforts against substance misuse.Principal Joshi’s emphasis on tackling drug issues collectively aligns with broader perspectives on public health-where law enforcement alone may not suffice without broader societal action.

This event also underscores educational institutions’ potential role in nurturing preventive measures through advocacy campaigns aimed at youth populations most vulnerable to substance abuse trends. Participation by key officials further highlights cross-disciplinary engagement necessary for impactful outcomes.