Chandigarh: A major anti-addiction initiative unfolded at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 15-C, Chandigarh, on 1 October 2026, as students, educators, and community leaders gathered to launch the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Sundays” campaign. Operating under the theme “Step Up, Stay Addiction-Free,” the programme aimed to spread public awareness regarding the harmful impacts of substance abuse while encouraging an active, healthy, and drug-free lifestyle among the youth.
Dignitaries Honoured as School Community Assembles for Campaign Launch
The event commenced with a formal welcome address to receive invited dignitaries, members of the School Managing Committee, school administration, teachers, staff, and students. The gathering was attended by Shri Naveen Dahiya from the Chandigarh Police, national hockey player Shri Damandeep Singh, and Dr. Nemi Chand Golia, State Liaison Officer of the State NSS Cell, Chandigarh. NSS Programme Officers Manpreet Kaur and Pargat Singh were also present alongside school authorities. To mark respect and appreciation, the Principal and Vice Principal presented planters to the visiting guests during the felicitation ceremony.
Collective Pledge Administered to Promote Substance-Free Living
Following the reception, the assembly participated in the formal Nasha Mukt Bharat Pledge led by the Principal. Students, faculty, and guests collectively resolved to refrain from substance abuse and actively contribute to building an addiction-free society. The ceremony reinforced the campaign’s core message that youth discipline and physical well-being form the primary foundation for national progress.
Health Walk and Mass Awareness Drive Conclude Landmark Programme
The campaign proceeded with a Health Walk/Run featuring joint participation from dignitaries, school leadership, educators, staff, and students. Participants marched while raising awareness slogans including “Nasha Mukt Bharat” and “Nasha Chhodo, Desh Jodo” to emphasize fitness, civic responsibility, and community action against drug dependency. The event concluded with the distribution of refreshments to all participants, successfully reinforcing the role of youth engagement in fostering a healthier society.
Editorial Comment:
The execution of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” campaign highlights the critical role educational institutions play in addressing substance abuse at the grassroots level. By combining community pledges, physical activity, and direct engagement with law enforcement and sports figures, the initiative creates a structured framework for youth awareness. Sustained anti-addiction campaigns of this nature remain vital for encouraging healthy lifestyles and safeguarding public welfare across urban centers.
