Government First Grade College, Bukkapatna, conducts awareness sessions under the 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan to encourage students to reject substance abuse and promote responsible citizenship.
Government First Grade College in Bukkapatna, Sira taluk, organised Diwali Sneha Milan – Nasha Mukt Yuva on November 6, 2026. The programme was held under the Viksit Bharat – 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan to raise awareness about substance abuse and encourage students to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Tumakuru: Government First Grade College, Bukkapatna, organised Diwali Sneha Milan- Nasha Mukt Yuva on Friday, November 6, under the nationwide Viksit Bharat-100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan. The programme was conducted on the college premises in Sira taluk to educate students about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse.
The initiative aimed to encourage young people to adopt healthy lifestyles, develop positive values and contribute to society through responsible behaviour.
Khalida Khanum A, NSS Officer and Assistant Professor of Sociology, introduced the programme. She highlighted the role of youth in building a drug-free society and urged students to focus on education, discipline, self-development, respect for elders and teachers, family values and social service.
Police Representative Highlights Effects of Drug Addiction
Ranganath, representing the Police Department in Bukkapatna, attended as the resource person. He delivered a session on the harmful consequences of drug addiction and substance abuse.
He highlighted awareness, self-discipline and responsible behaviour among young people. He also encouraged students to stay away from drugs and participate in efforts to create a drug-free society.
College Faculty Discusses Youth Role in Nation Building
Mahesh N, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the college, spoke about the contribution of young people to nation-building and responsible citizenship. He highlighted the importance of individual participation in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The programme was presided over by Dharanendra Kumari H.R., Principal of the college. In her address, she highlighted the responsibility of educational institutions in shaping responsible citizens. She encouraged students to develop good habits, moral values and a commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Faculty Members and Students Participate in Diwali Sneha Milan
Hanumantharaya S.R., Senior Faculty Member and Head of the Department of Economics; Nagaraja; Satheesh A.M.; Annapoorna; and Vijay N. attended the programme and extended their support.
Students actively participated in the awareness sessions and were encouraged to share the message of a drug-free society with their families, friends and communities.
The programme concluded with a message on collective responsibility in preventing substance abuse and supporting a healthy, educated and empowered younger generation.
The central message of the event was: "Say No to Drugs and Yes to Education, Values, Discipline and Nation Building."
