The National Service Scheme (NSS) of Jubilee Memorial College (JMC), in collaboration with MY BHARAT Mokokchung, organised a Nasha Mukt Bharat programme at Aongza Ki on Thursday to raise awareness about substance abuse.
Dheeraj, District Youth Officer, MY BHARAT Mokokchung, delivered the keynote address, highlighting the harmful effects of substance abuse on individuals and families. He stressed collective efforts, awareness, open communication and constructive activities such as sports to help young people stay away from drugs.
Principal of JMC, Dr. Imtiwati Jamir, delivered the welcome address, while Tiakumla of Queen Mary Higher Secondary School presented a special song. Sashikumzuk Rongsen Longkumer, convenor of the JMC Students’ Council, administered the pledge, and NSS Programme Officer Mulato delivered the vote of thanks.
Four higher secondary schools and three colleges participated in seven competitions.
In dance, Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School won first prize, followed by Fazl Ali College. Sentijungla of JMC won the music and rap competition, while Kumzukjungla of Town Higher Secondary School secured second place. Suien of Fazl Ali College won slam poetry, followed by Sentirenla Pongnen of People’s College.
Baming of Fazl Ali College won debate, with Sashikumzuk Rongsen Longkumer of JMC taking second place. Fazl Ali College and JMC secured first and second prizes in reel-making. In slogan writing, Moamenla and Imkongkumzuk, both of Fazl Ali College, won first and second prizes, respectively.
In painting, Lily Rai of Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School secured first prize, while Kanghai of People’s College won second prize.
