The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of MGM College conducted an anti-drug awareness programme at St Edmund’s Higher Secondary School on October 23 as part of Week 6 of the Nasha Mukt Campaign.
The outreach programme, marking the third phase of the campaign, aimed to sensitise students to the dangers of substance abuse and encourage informed choices for a healthier future.
The NSS Programme Officer, Sentikala, briefed students on the campaign’s objectives and significance, highlighting the importance of awareness, personal responsibility and collective action in combating substance abuse.
Bulong, assistant teacher at St Edmund’s Higher Secondary School, also addressed the gathering, stressing the role of awareness, discipline and youth participation in building a substance-free society.
The programme also featured traditional games, including tug-of-war and the indigenous Naga game Angu Kupusu, encouraging teamwork and camaraderie while promoting Naga cultural heritage.
The initiative formed part of the MGM College NSS Unit’s efforts to engage with the community and promote social responsibility among young people, reinforcing the message that preventing substance abuse requires awareness and collective commitment.